What is the treatment for urinary tract infection in women?

Treatment of urinary tract infection must be symptomatic. This disease can be easily cured as long as you do not blindly believe in some folk remedies, listen to the doctor's instructions, and actively treat it. A very important thing is to drink more water. Drinking water allows patients to urinate more, which is a very practical and effective method for treating urinary tract infections. Flushing the urethral opening with urine can effectively remove many bacteria on the urethral opening. Drinking more water is a very practical method to treat urinary tract infections.

Bacteria are the most common pathogens of urinary tract infection, and fungi, viruses, parasites, etc. can also cause infection. Patients should not blindly self-medicate. After confirming the cause of urinary tract infection, the following drugs can be used to treat urinary tract infection:

If urinary tract infection is not treated in time, it may damage the kidneys, cause uremia, and eventually lead to death. Therefore, if you suspect you have a urinary tract infection, you should go to the hospital for examination as soon as possible. After a clear diagnosis, take antibacterial drugs for treatment under the guidance of a doctor. Currently commonly used drugs include ofloxacin, ciprofloxacin, co-trimoxazole, etc. Ofloxacin and ciprofloxacin are the most commonly used, twice a day, 200 mg each time, but pregnant women and adolescents under 18 years of age cannot take it. The advantage of co-trimoxazole is its reliable efficacy and few side effects, but it should be used with caution in patients with renal insufficiency. People with cystitis can usually recover from it with just one, larger dose of medication. The combination of Chinese and Western medicine is more conducive to the elimination of bacteria and shortens the treatment time. For patients with poor physical constitution and severe adverse reactions after taking western medicine, combining Chinese and Western medicine is the best choice.

In addition, you should also pay more attention to your diet. Spicy food is absolutely prohibited during your illness. Anything that is detrimental to the treatment of urinary tract infection should not be consumed at this time. Do not eat irritating foods, and maintain good personal hygiene. Pay attention to cleaning the vagina. Use clean water. Keep the vagina dry. Do not use cleaning agents indiscriminately.