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urinary tract infections or UTIs are
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fairly common especially in women in
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fact half of all women will get a UTI at
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some point UTIs occur when bacteria such
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as ecoli which are usually found in your
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gastrointestinal tract and pelvic region
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enter into your urinary system a woman
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short urethra means that bacterias don't
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have far to travel to infect her bladder
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typically UTI symptoms include a burning
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sensation upon urination and the need to
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urinate frequently and urgently
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sometimes the urine can be bloody or
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cloudy symptomatic UTI usually needs a
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prescription antibiotic the good news is
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that your doctor may be able to
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prescribe it over the phone if your
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symptoms sound like a routine UTI but if
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you are experiencing fever abdominal
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pain back pain nausea or vomiting or if
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the UTI is a possible relapse of a
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recently treated UTI you will need to
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see your doctor you might need to have a
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urine culture taken or be evaluated for
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a possible infection of your kidneys to
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prevent UTIs drink several glasses of
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fluid each day staying well hydrated may
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flush out the bacteria before they can
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cause an infection it also helps if you
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would urinate shortly after intercourse
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finally take frequent bathroom breaks
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even when you're busy holding in your
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urine may give bacteria chance to make
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themselves at home in your body
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