Treatment of UTI - Natural vs Traditional

Not everyone responds to every treatment of UTI the same way. Some people have better results using natural remedies while others only respond to medications prescribed by a medical care professional. However, you should always have your doctors approval before you try any alte
ative treatment of UTI.

If you are on prescription medication for any medical conditions, there could be a reaction from using natural remedies. It is of the utmost importance that you do not self medicate for the treatment of UTI. Here are the common treatments for urinary tract infections.

It is typical for a doctor to prescribe an antibiotic regimen to treat UTI’s Among the most favored antibiotics are:

• trimethoprim-sulfamethoxamole
• Nitrofurantoin
• ciprofloxacin
• levofloxacin
• Aminoglycosides
• some penicillins

To get faster relief, with the approval of your medical care provider you can take advantage of some of the over the counter medications available. Here are some of the most popular and highly recommended OTC’s:

• AZO
• Eridium
• Barodium
• Uristat
• Pyridium

If you are pregnant or breast feeding you should not utilize any alte
ative treatment for UTI. Always for your health and the health of the child, you need to speak with your doctor before treating the UTI.

The specific antibiotic prescribed will depend on your medical history and any allergies you might have. Your medical care provider should review your medical history before prescribing you an antibiotic.

Generally, an antibiotic treatment should be continued for up to 10 days and then a repeat test should be done to determine if the antibiotic worked. In some cases you might need to try a different antibiotic to get rid of the bacteria causing the UTI.

Many individuals respond very well with using natural treatments for their UTI’s. You might want to discuss with your doctor the possibilities of an alte
ative course of treatment for your symptoms. Here are some natural remedies that your medical care provider might approve of for a treatment of UTI.

• Blueberry juice (unsweetened) - Cranberry juice (unsweetened) - Marshmallow tea (preferably cold)

Finding the treatment of UTI that is going to best wok for you is going to depend on your medical history and the severity of your symptoms. In general, using natural remedies and traditional remedies will both take a little time before you begin to feel relief as the bacteria is removed from your body. Express your desire for the treatment you prefer to your doctor.