Urinary Tract Infections (cont.)
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- Urinary Tract Infections Overview
- Urinary Tract Infection Causes
- Urinary Tract Infection Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Urinary Tract Infections Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medical Treatment
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
- For More Information
- Web Links
- Synonyms and Keywords
- References
- Authors and Editors
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) - Slideshow
- Viewer Comments: Urinary Tract Infections - Effective Treatments
Prevention
Women and girls should wipe from front to back (not back to front) after going to the bathroom. This helps prevent bacteria from the anus entering the urethra.
Empty your bladder regularly and completely, especially after sexual intercourse.
Drink plenty of fluids. Cranberry juice, especially, has been shown to help prevent urinary tract infections. There is evidence that cranberries reduce the risk of the bacteria's adhesion to bladder cells.
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