Everyday habits
- Do not hold urine for long periods
- Drink water steadily through the day
- Pass urine after intercourse
- Wipe front to back
- Prefer cotton, breathable clothing
Medical steps
- Always get a urine culture before antibiotics where possible
- Complete the full prescribed course
- Control blood sugar
- Ask for evaluation if you have 3 or more infections in a year
See a doctor urgently
- Fever above 101°F with back pain
- Vomiting and inability to keep fluids down
- Blood in urine
- No improvement after 48 hours of treatment
Information on this website is for patient education only and does not replace an in-person consultation. Treatment results vary between individuals and no outcome is guaranteed.