Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) : Prevention
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Prevention could include:
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Avoid Vaginal Douching
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cranberry juice
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Keep the Groin Clean and Dry
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Wear Underwear with Cotton Crotch
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Wipe Anus from Front to Back
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Do NOT douche or use similar feminine hygiene products; Do NOT drink fluids that irritate the bladder, like alcohol and caffeine; Drink cranberry juice or use cranberry tablets, but NOT if you have a personal or family history of kidney stones; Dr...
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According to researchers, concerns about cranberry juice interfering with the anticoagulant medication warfarin are unfounded.
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New research shows cranberry juice might help prevent urinary tract infections, but taking cranberry juice extract pills may be better in the long run.
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Oral rehydration therapy (ORT) involves the replacement of fluids and electrolytes lost during an episode of diarrheal illness. Diarrheal illnesses are pervasive worldwide, and they have a particularly large impact in the developing world.
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