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UTI
for a urinary track infection is it necessary to get medication for it or will it eventually go away on its own if so how long?
also how do you get these?
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You get them when a little bit of bacteria get into your urethra. It could be from sex, or wearing damp clothing or having something rubbing that area a little too much. It's very common.
Often times, they can get worse and spread to your kidneys...antibiotics are your best bet so you should see a doctor, especially if you never had one before. Many times, however, they DO go away on there own. You could go buy uristat from the drug store, which relieves the pain and constant desire to urinate. Drinking lots of (100%) cranberry juice helps flush out the bacteria. If I were you, I would try this, with the uristat, for a few days and see if you notice an improvement before heading to the doctors. Contrary to what others have said, many times they DO go away on their own.
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Urinary tract infections DO NOT go away by themselves, first they get worse, almost unbearably painful and then they spread to other parts of the body. Normally they spread up to your bladder and kidneys. A kidney infection is extremely serious and can require surgery. So, don't leave a UTI untreated.
It is necessary to go to a doctor and get a prescription for a UTI. There many different kinds of UTI's that need different kinds of antibiotic but they are all basically caused by bacteria in the urinary tract. The bacteria might get there because of cleanliness issues, or it could just be random.
Like the other said, if itâ??s going to be a little while before you can see a doctor be sure to drink a lot, cranberry juice is especially good and helps keep the pain to a minimum, but you MUST see a doctor or you will get sicker.
(If it makes you feel any better at all, the doctor wont actually want to take a look at your body. They will only need a urine sample to send to the lab and then they will rub your back and stomach to make sure your kidneys are fine. That's all.)
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UTI's don't usually go away by themselves, they just get worse. You need medication. See a doctor ASAP. Also drink plenty of water and cranberry juice. Hope this helps and feel better.
-cindy <3
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If your a guy it would take way longer to get rid of, and I would suggest wether you are a girl or guy to get some meds. They can often get worse, and lead to kidney infections, which are very painful believe me.
Drink plenty of water, about 8-10 glasses a day. Cranberry juice is also great.
but get a urinary alkaliser from your chemist/pharmacy and see if it improves. it may go away , but I wouldnt bet on it.
chris13
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