Urinary tract infection

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Urinary tract infection

• Keep your genital area clean.
• Wipe from front to back.
• Drink plenty of fluids.
• Urinate after sexual intercourse.
• Avoid fluids that irritate the bladder, like alcohol and caffeine.
• Drink cranberry juice, but NOT if you have a personal or family history of kidney stones.
• DO NOT douche or use similar feminine hygiene products.
• Wear cloth undergarments.

If you are prone to UTIs, your doctor may recommend taking antibiotics more regularly to prevent infection.

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