UTI
What to do:
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Drink, drink, drink! You need the recommended half your body weight in ounces PLUS 8oz to 1 quart when you are outside in the heat or being active/sweating.
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You must practice excellent hygiene.
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Pee! Empty your bladder frequently and at the first sign of the need - don't hold it.
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Drink unsweetened/naturally sweetened cranberry or apple juice.
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Take cranactin: 1-2 tablets every 3-4 hours with plenty of water.
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Take D-Mannos as directed on the bottle.
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Take Vitamin C: Up to 6000 mg per day.
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Drink Uva Ursi tea or take Uva Ursi tincture:
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One cup of tea or one dropper full of tincture every four hours while
symptoms persist (first two days) -
One cup a day or one dropper full of tincture for three days after
symptoms disappear -
Do not use for more than ten days total
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If symptoms do not improve quickly, the midwife will send a clean catch urine specimen to the lab for testing (this test is an extra charge). If symptoms persist or worsen, the midwife will refer to a physician for treatment.