How to Kill a UTI

A urinary tract infection (UTI) occurs when bacteria is present in the urethra. In men, the urinary tract infection can be a result of a kidney stone or enlarged prostate and the infection itself can be present in the prostate. The infection is typically painful for men and women and symptoms include frequent urination, burning sensation while urinating, cloudy urine, and lower back pain. For severe infections, an antibiotic is needed. However, some infections are able to be cured at home if treatment begins at the onset of symptoms. (See References 2)

Things You'll Need

• Water
• Vitamin C supplements
• Antibiotic prescription

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Instructions

How to Kill a UTI

• 1

  Drink eight glasses of water a day until the urinary tract infection is gone. This will flush bacteria out of the urinary tract. You can also drink cranberry juice, as it is believed to relieve symptoms. (See Reference 2)

• 2

  Urinate as often as you need to without trying to hold it inside. It is important to empty your bladder completely and to empty it often.

• 3

  Take Vitamin C supplements to speed up healing.

• 4

  Avoid alcohol, caffeine, spicy food, and citrus juices. These things can irritate the bladder more.

• 5

  See your doctor if you experience severe or persistent symptoms. You may be prescribed an antibiotic and pain medication. For a man suffering from a urinary tract infection, the bacteria causing the infection will need to be identified.

• 6

  Finish the entire antibiotic if you are prescribed one, even if your symptoms go away. Finishing the antibiotic is the only way to ensure the disappearance of the infection.