Things You Didn’t Know About UTIs

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Can they clear up on their own?

When you get that burning, frequent-urination sensation that happens, you might assume you have a UTI. And, you are, statistically, probably right. About 90 percent of UTIs can be predicted through symptoms, according to research. In some cases (around a quarter), non-complicated UTIs can clear themselves up on their own. But you should always speak to your doctor about your symptoms and defer to her for the best course of treatment. One mistake to avoid when self-treating is drinking sugary cranberry juice, according to Plotch. If you want to drink cranberry juice to fortify your urinary tract, stick to the unsweetened stuff, even if it isn’t very tasty. Sugar spikes can weaken the immune system, making it harder for your body to fight UTIs.

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