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Treatment For Urinary Tract Infections In Menopausal Women
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Prevention
To help prevent urinary tract infections:
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Drink several glasses of water each day. Fluids discourage the growth of bacteria by flushing out your urinary tract. Drinking cranberry juice or taking vitamin C supplements also may deter bacterial growth by making your urine more acidic.
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Wipe from front to back. To prevent the spread of intestinal bacteria from the rectum to the urinary tract, women always should wipe toilet tissue from...
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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI, Cystitis)
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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Urinary Tract Infection: Highlights
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common type of infection caused by bacteria (most often E. coli) that travel up... Read more »
Urinary Tract Infection: Symptoms
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
After the flu and common cold, urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most common medical complaint among women in their reproductive years. UTIs... Read more »
Urinary Tract Infection: Diagnosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A doctor can confirm if you have a urinary tract infection by testing a sample of your urine. For some younger women who are at low risk of... Read more »
Urinary Tract Infection: Treatment
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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