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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Is Cranberry Juice A Cure For Bladder Infection

Health Encyclopedia: Cystitis Acute Bacterial

Alternative Names

Uncomplicated urinary tract infection; UTI - acute; Acute bladder infection


Prevention

Keeping the genital area clean and wiping from front to back may reduce the chance of introducing bacteria from the rectal area to the urethra.

Drink plenty of fluids to allow for frequent urination to flush the bacteria from the bladder.

Urinating immediately after sexual intercourse may help eliminate any bacteria that may have been introduced during intercourse. If yo...

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Health Guide

Cystitis: acute bacterial
Uncomplicated urinary tract infection; UTI - acute; Acute bladder infection Treatment Cystitis should be promptly treated. Antibiotics are used to fight the... Read more »
Urinary tract infection
Bladder infection; Cystitis; UTI Prevention Keep your genital area clean. Wipe from front to back. Drink plenty of fluids. Urinate after sexual... Read more »
Kidney infection (pyelonephritis)
...tract infection; Pyelonephritis Prevention Prompt and complete treatment of cystitis (bladder infection) may prevent development of many cases of pyelonephritis. Chronic or... Read more »
Urinary Tract Infection: Medications
...infection, some of the following tips may be helpful:Drink plenty of fluids, including 3 glasses of cranberry juice a dayThe catheter tube should be free of any knots or kinksClean the catheter... Read more »
Urinary Tract Infection: Introduction
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a condition where one or more structures in the urinary tract become infected after bacteria overcome its strong natural defenses. In spite of these... Read more »

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