If you have aUTI, there are home remedies and medical treatments that can help.
Drink Plenty of Water
Drinking more water may help with a UTI.
Use a Heating Pad
Aheating padcan help relieve UTI pain.
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Heat therapy works in the following ways:
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However, it may relieve symptoms until you see a healthcare provider.
They may also recommend taking OTC pain relievers like ibuprofen or Tylenol.
Probiotics may also increase the good bacteria and decrease the overgrowth of UTI-causing bacteria.
Once you start antibiotics, your symptoms should resolve quickly.
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