Bladder Health Month is this November!

During this health observance, our team at AFC Urgent Care Louisville wants you to gain a better understanding of how you can treat a urinary tract infection, as well as how to recognize symptoms as soon as possible to begin treatment.

What Steps Can I Take to Make My UTI Go Away?

If you start to experience the symptoms of a urinary tract infection, it is important to seek medical attention from a physician, as antibiotics might be needed in order to help clear your UTI.

In addition, because UTI symptoms can lead to more serious medical conditions, it is important to not let days go by before seeking medical attention.

UTI Symptoms

• Pain in the bladder, groin, lower abdomen or pelvis
• Pain during urination
• Foul-smelling urine
• Frequent urination
• Bladder spasms
• Cloudy urine
• Dark urine
• Persistent urge to urinate
• Fatigue
• Fever
• Cramping

Am I at Risk for a Urinary Tract Infection?

Yes, any person can be diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. UTIs lead to more than 8 million American doctor visits each year.

While both men and women can develop a urinary tract infection, women are more at risk of a UTI because of their anatomy.

UTI Treatment

• Take an antibiotic, if prescribed.
• Drink plenty of water or unsweetened cranberry juice.
• Take a probiotic to increase the amount of healthy bacteria in the body.
• Eat a healthy diet.
• Increase vitamin C intake.

Do you think you might be experiencing the symptoms of a urinary tract infection? Stop by AFC Urgent Care Louisville for a medical evaluation. No appointment is necessary!