Medicine for Helping Symptoms of a Urinary Tract Infection

Urinary tract infections commonly plague the urinary tract. Anyone can develop a urinary tract infection--men, women and children. Symptoms can appear suddenly and become progressively worse if left untreated. The condition is uncomfortable and painful, but several drugs are available to destroy the bacteria and ease symptoms.

Signs

• Signs of a urinary tract infection include frequent urination, painful urination, cloudy urine or blood in the urine.

Prevention/Solution

• The standard treatment is a course of the antibiotics Bactrim or Cipro, which kill and prevent the growth of bacteria.

Considerations

• Over-the-counter pain relievers can reduce fever and pelvic and back pain associated with a urinary tract infection.

Time Frame

• Most urinary tract infections are mild; with treatment (antibiotics and pain relievers) symptoms normally improve or disappear within a week.

Complications

• Home remedies such as drinking cranberry juice and water may helpful in treating a UTI.