Browsing by Subject "UTI"

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    Cranberry extract is a viable option for prevention of recurrent UTIs in older women.
    (2010-11-02) Pokorney, Kristin
    A urinary tract infection is an infection of the lower urinary tract, or the urethra and bladder. It is most commonly acquired from spread of bacteria from the vagina or anus. Symptoms include urinary frequency, urinary urgency, pain or discomfort with urination, foul smelling urine and lower abdominal pain/discomfort. Your doctor can diagnose this infection with simple tests and treat it with a short course of antibiotics. There are ways of preventing UTIs with behavior modifications, including drinking more water or adding cranberry juice or extract to your diet.
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    Frequent Urinary Tract Infection – women
    (2012-07-23) Napaul, Pravesh
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    How can I prevent bladder infections?
    (2008-03-31) Lebares, Carter
    There is moderate evidence supporting the use of cranberry juice and tablets to prevent recurrent UTIs in women. Cranberries contain a substance that prevents bacteria from adhering to the walls of the urethra and bladder, inhibiting colonization and spread. The findings regarding men, elderly women or people with neurogenic bladder are inconclusive, although this may be due to a lack of standardized methods within and across studies. In regard to using cranberry for recurrent UTIs in women, the effective dose has not been clearly identified although good results were seen with a quarter cup of concentrate, an 8oz glass of juice or two tablets per day. Side effects may occur, the most common of which is GI upset. More rare effects include oxalate kidney stones and allergic reaction to the aspirin-like components found within cranberry preparations
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    Urinary Tract Infections
    (2009-09-16) Kosowicz, James
    The most common cause of pain with urination is a urinary tract infection. 3% of all office visits in primary care relate to painful urination and 50-60% of all women in their lifetime will have at least 1 UTI. UTIs are usually easily treated, however because of the possibility of pyelonephritis it is important for patients to understand the warning signs of infections of the urinary system.
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