How to Get Rid of Urinary Tract Infection

Urinary tract infections can be extremely painful. Urinary tract infections are caused by bacteria entering the urethra and rapidly multiplying in the bladder. The most common way for women to get a urinary tract infection is through sexual intercourse. Other culprits can be preservatives in food and beverages and improper hygiene methods. The most telling symptoms of a urinary tract infection are intense burning sensations during urination and bloody urine.

Things You'll Need

• Cranberry juice
• AZO Standard

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Instructions

Get Rid of a Urinary Tract Infection

• 1

  Drink lots of cranberry juice and water at the first sign of a urinary tract infection. The cranberry juice helps rinse the E. coli bacteria out of the bladder and water can aid the cranberry juice in flushing the system.

• 2

  Purchase AZO Standard. This is an over-the-counter urinary tract infection treatment that should start working within a half an hour.

• 3

  See a doctor if the symptoms last more than 24 hours. The doctor can prescribe an antibiotic to fully rid the body of the infection. Although the cranberry juice, water, and AZO may improve your condition, it is important to get the infection treated by a doctor if symptoms persist. If left untreated, the infection may turn into a far more serious kidney infection.