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Have UTI, Discomfort In Urethra, Painful. Can We Prevent It?

I think I have a urinary tract infection. I had one when I was about 8 and have not had one since (I am 28)... i just noticed discomfort in my urethra as urine is traveling out... it is not quite painful yet, but UTI was my first thought. I sthere anything i can do to prevent a UTI if it is the eaerly start, or do i have to wait and see if it gets worse and then make a doctors appointment?
Mon, 27 May 2013
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welcome to health care magic
thanks for your query
UTI is urinary tract infection,,,Symptoms vary from slight discomfort to urgency,frequency,burning while passing urine..Because of infection you may get fever with chills..
It is diagnosed by routine urine examination and urine culture sensitivity...and use antibiotics according to that..
Preventive measures for UTI are
1.Drink more water
2.Take cranberry juice,,it will prevent UTI
3.Maintain hygiene
3.Don't hold urine for a long time
Consult physician for more details
Thank you
Dr.siddartha
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Have UTI, Discomfort In Urethra, Painful. Can We Prevent It?

Hello welcome to health care magic thanks for your query UTI is urinary tract infection,,,Symptoms vary from slight discomfort to urgency,frequency,burning while passing urine..Because of infection you may get fever with chills.. It is diagnosed by routine urine examination and urine culture sensitivity...and use antibiotics according to that.. Preventive measures for UTI are 1.Drink more water 2.Take cranberry juice,,it will prevent UTI 3.Maintain hygiene 3.Don t hold urine for a long time Consult physician for more details Thank you Dr.siddartha