Urinary tract infections are the commonest bacterial infection in teenagers. Women suffer more frequently from recurrent UTI than men because of their shorter
urethra and proximity of urethral opening to anus. Other predisposing factors in old age include
diabetes, urinary tract stones, steroid use, and chronic illness impairing immune system.
1.
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg per oral twice daily for 7 days
2. Syrup alkaline citrate 2 teaspoonful three times daily for 1 week
3. Investigations – R/E of urine, C/S of urine,
ultrasound abdomen
4. Drink 4 – 5 liters of uncontaminated water to flush out bacteria
5. Drink fruit juice and cranberry juice
6. Do not hold your urine. Urinate when you feel
7. Wipe from front to back after bowel movements
If recurrence still occurs despite above measures then ciprofloxcin 125 mg daily per oral may be taken for 6 months as prophylactic treatment.
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