{"id":972,"date":"2022-08-04T13:57:07","date_gmt":"2022-08-04T13:57:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/doctoralexa.com\/learn\/?p=972"},"modified":"2022-09-26T13:44:57","modified_gmt":"2022-09-26T13:44:57","slug":"uti-treatment-without-antibiotics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doctoralexa.com\/learn\/urinary-tract-infection\/uti-treatment-without-antibiotics\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything to Know About UTI Treatment Without Antibiotics"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"972\" class=\"elementor elementor-972\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-36e3b3fd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"36e3b3fd\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3c0caf02\" data-id=\"3c0caf02\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2cdd0a11 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2cdd0a11\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.7.2 - 21-08-2022 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#818a91;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#818a91;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p id=\"h-\">A urinary tract infection (UTI) is not a fun experience for men and women. However, while it is certainly most prevalent in women, it is not exclusive to any gender. Sorry! A few factors cause urinary tract infection and many different symptoms that can vary depending on the gender of the infected person. Read on to learn more about UTI treatment without antibiotics, what they are, how to treat them, and answer any other questions you may have.<\/p>\n<p>Each year, there are over\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nwhn.org\/urinary-tract-infections-utis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">8 million visits<\/a>\u00a0to medical clinics in the US alone from patients struggling with a UTI. In fact, it is estimated that about 40-60% of women will have a UTI at some point in their lives.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2febf9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-template\" data-id=\"d2febf9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"template.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-template\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"1301\" class=\"elementor elementor-1301\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-5e8d2946 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5e8d2946\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-3ec4d8c7\" data-id=\"3ec4d8c7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37225fa8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"37225fa8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Need help with UTI?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4902a85d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4902a85d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get access to a licensed medical professional.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1badefc2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"1badefc2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/doctoralexa.com\/en\/urinary-tract-infection-uti\" class=\"elementor-button-link elementor-button elementor-size-lg\" role=\"button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">GET HELP NOW<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87360a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"87360a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-are-there-natural-remedies-for-uti-treatment-without-antibiotics\">Are there natural remedies for UTI treatment without antibiotics?<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>There are plenty of natural options for\u00a0<strong>UTI treatment without antibiotics,\u00a0<\/strong>including herbal medicine. Most commonly, any fruit that contains\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.urmc.rochester.edu\/encyclopedia\/content.aspx?contenttypeid=19&amp;contentid=proanthocyanidins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A-type proanthocyanins (PACs)<\/a>\u00a0tends to be tremendously effective at soothing UTIs for many people. It is most common for people to eat or drink cranberries to get these wonderful PACs though they are present in almost all berries and grapes. They are also common in red wine, though it might not be a good idea if you have a UTI as alcohol dehydrates!<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-are-there-risks-to-not-treating-a-uti-with-antibiotics\">Are there risks to not treating a UTI with antibiotics?<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>As mentioned above, UTIs and kidney infections are very closely linked. Leaving a UTI unchecked for a long time can result in a kidney infection. In some cases, it can infect both kidneys, which can be very painful and dangerous. In addition, permanently reducing your kidney function can lead to kidney failure. However, alternative treatments to antibiotics can be effective against UTIs.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-home-remedies-for-utis\">Home remedies for UTIs<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>There are a ton of great things you can do at home to help remedy your UTI. However, staying within your comfort zone and avoiding drastic lifestyle changes like\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.urmc.rochester.edu\/encyclopedia\/content.aspx?contenttypeid=19&amp;contentid=proanthocyanidins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">drinking too much water<\/a>\u00a0that eventually makes you sick is essential. Follow these guidelines:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Eat Berries such as cranberries<\/li>\n<li>Drink plenty of water<\/li>\n<li>Urinate whenever you feel the need<\/li>\n<li>Get vitamin C (orange juice is hydrating and a good source of vitamin C)<\/li>\n<li>Wear looser clothing (wearing more open underwear can help keep your urethra dry)<\/li>\n<li>A heating pad or bottle of hot water can be very soothing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d2zbzumnfle0rf.cloudfront.net\/assets\/uploads\/62ebce90a77cf-6-tips-to-prevent-UTI.jpg\" alt=\"6 Tips for Preventing UTI\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-is-uti-treatment-without-antibiotics-possible\">Is UTI treatment without antibiotics possible?<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Yes, you absolutely can treat a UTI without the use of antibiotics. In fact, while antibiotics are one of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/imd\/Fulltext\/2020\/06000\/Efficacy_of_Nonsteroidal_Anti_inflammatory_Drugs.7.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">most commonly used drugs for UTIs<\/a>, they are becoming less effective across the board due to antibiotic resistance of the bacteria. As a result, you&#8217;re sometimes encouraged to explore alternatives to antibiotic treatment if that&#8217;s something you are comfortable doing. Antibiotics may be faster; often, they only take\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK470195\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2-4 days<\/a>\u00a0to start showing signs of improvement, but they aren&#8217;t necessarily best for everyone.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>If you are unsure, it&#8217;s best to speak to your doctor.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-alternative-therapeutic-options-for-the-treatment-of-uti\">Alternative Therapeutic Options for the Treatment of UTI<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>There are various alternative options for the therapeutic treatment of UTIs. As previously discussed, foods with PACs like berries and grapes help prevent bacteria from sticking to the bladder wall. This means they are an effective form of treatment and preventative measure.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Additionally, propolis can be incredibly soothing. Propolis can be found in raw honey and is excellent at treating\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/workdrive.zoho.com\/writer\/zwpreview\/_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">infections and inflammation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-can-probiotics-help-cure-utis\">Can probiotics help cure UTIs?<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Probiotics are great for your gut health. But, most people don&#8217;t know they are also good at treating and preventing urinary tract infections.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Probiotics containing lactobacilli are excellent at protecting and restoring\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/workdrive.zoho.com\/writer\/zwpreview\/_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">urogenital flora<\/a>\u00a0against bacteria and pathogens.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Probiotics are most effective at preventing\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.auanet.org\/guidelines\/guidelines\/recurrent-uti\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">recurrent UTIs<\/a>\u00a0in women. Some good sources of probiotics are as follows:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Yogurt<\/li>\n<li>Kefir<\/li>\n<li>Kimchi<\/li>\n<li>Miso<\/li>\n<li>Pickles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-does-vitamin-c-work-for-uti\">Does Vitamin C Work for UTI?<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Yes! Vitamin C&#8217;s ascorbic acid can effectively treat a UTI and even help prevent it. Vitamin C is very effective at<a href=\"https:\/\/workdrive.zoho.com\/writer\/zwpreview\/_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00a0limiting the growth of bacteria<\/a>\u00a0in the urethra by acidifying the urine. Vitamin C can be consumed in food, drink, or in the form of supplements.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Fruit juices are good sources of vitamin C in moderation since they are very high in sugar. However, it is vital to continue to urinate whenever you feel the need, especially if you are managing to drink high volumes of water and juice.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-5-ways-to-get-rid-of-uti-quickly\">5 Ways to Get Rid of UTI Quickly Without Antibiotics<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>You can do plenty of things to help ease a UTI&#8217;s symptoms. There is no sure-fire 100% guaranteed quick fix for getting rid of a UTI. However, you can take some steps to quicken the process. Here are five of the best things you can do to get rid of a UTI quickly:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Drinking water<\/li>\n<li>Eating cranberries or drinking cranberry juice<\/li>\n<li>Rest (It is perfectly fine to take a day off work or school to speed up your recovery)<\/li>\n<li>Probiotics<\/li>\n<li>Essential oils<\/li>\n<li>Vitamin C<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-does-drinking-lots-of-water-help-get-rid-of-utis\">Does Drinking lots of water help get rid of UTIs?<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Yes, drinking lots of water is great for helping to treat recurrent UTIs and prevent them. As mentioned above, urinating regularly is an excellent way to ensure you are constantly\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/workdrive.zoho.com\/writer\/zwpreview\/_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">flushing any bacteria out of the urethra<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The more you drink fluids, the more you&#8217;ll urinate. If you already have a UTI, it may be tempting to avoid drinking because peeing can be painful and cause a burning sensation. Unfortunately, you will still need to urinate as frequently as necessary.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>You will find that &#8220;holding in&#8221; your pee despite needing to go can aggravate your UTI even more. If you need mild pain killers to help the process, that&#8217;s perfectly fine.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-can-drinking-cranberry-juice-cure-utis\">Can Drinking Cranberry juice cure UTIs?<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Yes! Cranberry is excellent at treating UTIs since it is incredibly rich in PACs. Any cranberry product should be good, including extracts and supplements.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Unsweetened juice from cranberry is recommended since it is far healthier and less diluted. Sugar dehydrates, so it&#8217;s best avoided when taking on as much liquid as possible.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>While cranberry is excellent for most people, especially women, it is not a sure-fire effective treatment for everyone.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The good thing is that cranberry juice is good for you anyway, so there is no harm in trying. At the very least, it aids your hydration while drinking sufficient water.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Cranberries also have a lot of Vitamin C and antioxidants, which are effective recurrent UTI preventative and treatment measures.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-how-to-ease-the-pain-of-a-uti\">How to Ease the Pain of a UTI<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>There are various recommendations for curing UTI pain from various worldwide medical boards. However, there is a consensus that since UTI symptoms vary so much, it is essential to treat the pain with medicine on a case-by-case basis.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>In most cases, taking paracetamol four times daily and drinking plenty of water is fine.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Some\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/goforward.com\/blog\/physical-health\/home-remedies-for-fast-uti-relief\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">non-medicinal pain relief<\/a>\u00a0can come from a heating pad or hot water bottle, which should be applied to your pelvis and your stomach.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Additionally, comfy clothing and rest are a great way to help ease the pain of a UTI. Moving around, working, and going to school are all likely to increase inflammation and cause more irritation.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>If possible, staying in bed for the day and sleeping when possible, drinking plenty of water, and wearing loose-fitting clothes can make a difference.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-when-to-see-a-doctor\">When to see a doctor<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>UTIs can be dangerous. There are risks that the infection spreads to your bladder and kidneys if left unchecked for too long. It is hard to specify exactly when you need to see a doctor, so it&#8217;s best to pre-empt this section with this. If in doubt &#8211; go to the doctor for standard treatment.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>If you are unsure, some signs to look out for are fever, vomiting, shivers, and large amounts of blood in your urine. These are symptoms often linked to kidney damage that can lead to kidney failure if not caught quickly.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>It won&#8217;t hurt to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.houstonmethodist.org\/blog\/articles\/2022\/apr\/when-to-see-a-doctor-for-a-urinary-tract-infection-uti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">speak to a professional<\/a>\u00a0if you aren&#8217;t sure. The worst that will happen is you&#8217;ll be given signs to look for if you feel the need to go back to see them.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ea93c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4ea93c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2306c01 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2306c01\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Hopefully, this article has answered most of your questions already. If not, here are some of Quora and Reddit&#8217;s most common queries regarding urinary tract infections.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be93396 elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"be93396\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.7.2 - 21-08-2022 *\/\n.elementor-accordion{text-align:left}.elementor-accordion .elementor-accordion-item{border:1px solid #d4d4d4}.elementor-accordion .elementor-accordion-item+.elementor-accordion-item{border-top:none}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title{margin:0;padding:15px 20px;font-weight:700;line-height:1;cursor:pointer;outline:none}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-icon{display:inline-block;width:1.5em}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-icon.elementor-accordion-icon-right{float:right;text-align:right}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-icon.elementor-accordion-icon-left{float:left;text-align:left}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-icon .elementor-accordion-icon-closed{display:block}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-icon .elementor-accordion-icon-opened,.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title.elementor-active .elementor-accordion-icon-closed{display:none}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title.elementor-active .elementor-accordion-icon-opened{display:block}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-content{display:none;padding:15px 20px;border-top:1px solid #d4d4d4}@media (max-width:767px){.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title{padding:12px 15px}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-icon{width:1.2em}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-content{padding:7px 15px}}.e-container>.elementor-widget-accordion{width:var(--container-widget-width,100%)}<\/style>\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1991\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1991\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" href=\"\">Is it possible to recover from UTIs without taking antibiotics?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1991\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1991\"><p>Yes, you absolutely can recover entirely from a UTI with no complications without the need for antibiotics. Some estimate that\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/workdrive.zoho.com\/writer\/zwpreview\/_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">25-42% of UTI infections<\/a>\u00a0clear up on their own accord. Often alongside natural home remedies such as cranberry juice, probiotics, and drinking plenty of water.<\/p>\n<p>One clinical study with female participants over the age of 65 found that UTIs left untreated would clear up within a week in some cases. However, with antibiotics, it could be as quick as just a few days.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1992\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1992\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" href=\"\">How do I cure UTIs using home remedies?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1992\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1992\"><p>Using home remedies to treat UTIs is an excellent way to speed up recovery. However, most cases of UTIs won&#8217;t become &#8220;cured&#8221; quickly without antibiotics. There is no immediate fix, and recovery time can vary.<\/p>\n<p>If you wish to use home remedies to help speed up the recovery process, here are some things you can do.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Drink lots of water<\/li>\n<li>Take vitamin C supplements, drinks, or foods.<\/li>\n<li>Pee frequently whenever you feel the need<\/li>\n<li>Wipe carefully when you go to the bathroom<\/li>\n<li>Wear loose-fitting clothing<\/li>\n<li>Take probiotics<\/li>\n<li>Get lots of rest<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1993\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1993\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" href=\"\">How do you cure a urine infection without antibiotics?  <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1993\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1993\"><p>Urinary tract infections can be cured without antibiotics by resting well and drinking lots of water, eating fruit, and peeing whenever you feel the need.<\/p>\n<p>However, in some cases, antibiotics are required to reduce the risk of contracting a kidney infection which can result in kidney failure.<\/p>\n<p>So if you discover that your condition hasn&#8217;t improved after a week at home, drinking a lot of fluids and getting lots of rest, it might be best to contact your doctor.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1994\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1994\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" href=\"\">How do I treat a male UTI at home?  <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1994\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1994\"><p>For men, urinary tract infections are not as common as for women; but they can still get them. However, while female UTIs typically come from bacteria in the anus, male UTIs tend to come from the bladder.<\/p>\n<p>For this reason, you may not have as much success with home remedies and may require oral antibiotics. Some suitable home treatments include drinking plenty of water, getting plenty of rest, and ensuring you urinate whenever you feel the need to.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t &#8220;hold&#8221; your pee in to avoid burning sensations.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1995\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1995\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" href=\"\">Can urinary tract infections go away without treatment?  <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1995\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1995\"><p>Yes, they absolutely can go away on their own. You may not need to see the doctor at all. You may not even require mild painkillers to manage your UTI. However, they are far less painful and resolve themselves far faster by making an effort to take care of yourself and drink lots of water.<\/p>\n<p>If left untreated, you risk contracting a kidney infection or the infection spreading to your bladder.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1996\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1996\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" href=\"\">Can you cure a UTI without seeing a doctor?  <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1996\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1996\"><p>Many at-home remedies can eliminate a UTI without needing to see the doctor. As mentioned previously in the article, ensure you consume plenty of water and experiment with probiotics and PACs to know if they can positively affect your recovery time.<\/p>\n<p>Many people feel they don&#8217;t have time to see the doctor or are too embarrassed to do so. However, you should not be ashamed because UTIs are so common that over 8,000,000 UTI appointments are made annually in the USA.<\/p>\n<p>If in doubt, speak to a professional.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1997\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1997\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" href=\"\">What is the best over-the-counter medication for urinary tract infections?  <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1997\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1997\"><p>There are a few over-the-counter treatments for UTIs that can help alleviate symptoms. Suppose you are hoping to use antibiotics. In that case, you may not be capable of getting those over-the-counter without a prescription from your doctor. However, paracetamol is an excellent choice for pain relief. In addition, it has anti-inflammatory properties, which can make a UTI far more tolerable.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1998\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1998\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" href=\"\">Is it possible to cure UTIs without antibiotics or medical treatment?  <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1998\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1998\"><p>Yes, a UTI can resolve itself without needing antibiotics or other medical treatment. However, it doesn&#8217;t hurt to concentrate on drinking more fluids and take probiotics and vitamin C supplements to speed up the process and make the entire process far more bearable. You risk making yourself worse and spreading the infection if you do not try to treat your urinary tract disease. In addition, if the condition moves from your urinary tract to your bladder or kidneys, you may end up in the hospital ward due to kidney failure.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2047685 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2047685\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-\">Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Hopefully, this comprehensive guide to UTIs has answered your questions about what causes UTIs, the symptoms to watch out for, and how to cure them\/speed up recovery.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Recurrent UTI conditions are nothing to be ashamed of and are unfortunately very common, especially in women. However, they are not exclusive to adults as children, especially girls, struggle with infection from time to time.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Therefore, it&#8217;s vital to <a href=\"https:\/\/doctoralexa.com\/en\/consultation\">talk to a doctor<\/a> if you aren&#8217;t sure of your symptoms or if you don&#8217;t seem to be getting better.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Talking to a doctor promptly and being provided with a prescription for antibiotics can save you a lot of pain and reduce the risk of more serious issues like kidney failure or bladder infections.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A urinary tract infection (UTI) is not a fun experience for men and women. 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