Treatment of Urinary tract infection

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Mild cystitis will usually go away by itself within 2-4 days without any treatment. You can use over-the-counter painkillers like paracetamol to help cope with the symptoms (always read the label).

More serious forms of urinary tract infection may need treatment with antimicrobial drugs. However, you may need to have some tests to rule out other possible causes before a treatment is prescribed. The drugs Trimethoprim, Nitrofurantoin and Cefalexin are often used to treat urinary tract infections.

Other commonly recommended treatments such as drinking more fluid have not been proven. However, drinking at least two litres of plain water each day is generally good for your health.

There is no evidence to suggest that cranberry juice is effective in treating urinary tract infections [2] although it may help to stop repeated infections [1,3].