Ask a Health Professiona Each week health professionals give their educated opinions on relatable health questions. We believe that knowledge is power! Paul Farley PharmD Pharmacist & Owner M-F: 9a-6p Sat: 9a-1p 960 Frontage Road Peshtigo, Question: What Can I Do To Prevent A Urinary Tract Infection? Urinary tract infections (UTIs) treat urinary tract infections. The three most are infections of the bladder common are Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim, or urethra (more common) Nitrofurantoin, Ciprofloxacin. Many or possibly the kidneys or practitioners will also prescribe Phenazopyridine e ureters (less common). UTIs to treat the burning pain during the first few are some of the most common days of antibiotic treatment. Lower strengths reasons for visits to urgent care clinics or even of Phenazopyridine are available to purchase emergency rooms. While men can experience without a prescription and can be found at most A: UTis, they are much more common in women, especially women who are sexually active have gone through menopause. pharmacies. Many people suffer from recurrent urinary tract infections. These patients often ask me if Urinary tract infections can be caused by there is anything they can do to help prevent a variety of bacteria, but the most common future UTIs. A few simple tips can be helpful is E. coli, bacteria that can be found in the in achieving prevention. Drinking a lot of water gastrointestinal tract. Typical symptoms of a UTI helps flush the urinary tract of harmful ba include a strong and frequent urge to urinate (yet For women, wiping front to back after usi often only able to pass small amounts of urine), the bathroom helps to avoid bringing harmful burning or stinging pain with urination, urine bacteria near the urethra. Urinating soon after with a strong odor, lower abdominal discomfort, fever, chills, and cloudy urine. Some UTIs may be accompanied by blood in the urine. Elderly patients often present with completely different symptoms than typically seen in urinary tract infections. These symptoms can include intercourse is also helpful. For those who want to go a step further in prevention, some cranberry products have ria to attach to cells in the body. It is best to avoid been shown to decrease the ability of bacte low energy. confusion, weakness, agitation, cranberry that has added sugar. Some cranbem products have added ingredients to aid in the incontinence, inability to urinate, decreased appetite, and loss of coordination. UTIs ekderly patients are often overlooked due to product made by Daha Molecular also has dandeton root to act as a diuretic to flush the urinary tract, and in prevention of UTIs. UT Defense, a the difference of symptoms seen in most other hibiscus extract to prevent bacterial attachment patients. If a UTI is present in the kidney, more and to promote proper microbial balance. If you serious complications can occur. This type of infection may be accompanied by back pain nausea or vomiting, fevers, or flushing suffer from frequent urinary tract in would like some guidance, feel free to stop by Hometown Pharmacy in Peshtigo. We'd be There are a variety of antibiotics used to happy to help you out