{"id":5885,"date":"2024-06-12T10:46:17","date_gmt":"2024-06-12T10:46:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/?p=5885"},"modified":"2025-11-07T18:10:39","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T18:10:39","slug":"what-to-do-to-cure-a-urinary-tract-infection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/o-que-fazer-para-curar-uma-infeccao-urinaria\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do to cure a urinary infection?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5885\" class=\"elementor elementor-5885\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7188b55c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7188b55c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6d6d91fc\" data-id=\"6d6d91fc\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab74a97 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ab74a97\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-40e70221ff304fb4b537f32256abd0d9\">Urinary infection is a common condition that affects millions of people every year. It occurs when bacteria enter the urinary system, causing inflammation and discomfort. Although it is more common in women, men can also suffer from this condition. In this article, we'll explore what you can do to cure a urinary infection, including urinary infection treatment and how to identify the symptoms.<br \/><br \/><strong>Urinary Tract Infection: Symptoms<\/strong><br \/><br \/>The symptoms of urinary infection can vary depending on the severity of the infection. However, some of the most common symptoms include:<br \/><br \/>- A frequent need to urinate<br \/>- Pain or burning during urination<br \/>- Cloudy urine or strong odour<br \/>- Pain in the lower abdomen<br \/>- Low fever<br \/><br \/>If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it is important to seek medical attention immediately. Untreated urinary infection can lead to serious complications, including kidney damage.<br \/><br \/><strong>Treatment for Urinary Tract Infection<br \/><\/strong><br \/>Treatment for urinary infection usually involves antibiotics to kill the bacteria responsible for the infection. The type of antibiotic prescribed will depend on the type of bacteria causing the infection and your general health.<br \/><br \/>Antibiotics are usually taken orally and the course of treatment can last between one and two weeks. It is crucial that you take all the medication prescribed by your doctor, even if your symptoms improve before the end of treatment. This ensures that all the bacteria are eliminated and reduces the risk of the infection returning.<br \/><br \/>In addition to antibiotics, it's important to drink plenty of water to help eliminate bacteria from the urinary system. Avoiding caffeine, alcohol and sugary drinks can also help relieve symptoms.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"wp-image-2383\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/cistite-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"UTI - Urinary infection\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/cistite-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/cistite-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/cistite-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/cistite-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/cistite-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/cistite-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b2c377e292bfc5dd13521d3d301c1167\"><strong>Urinary Tract Infection Prevention<\/strong><br \/><br \/>In addition to treatment for urinary infection, there are several preventative measures you can take to reduce the risk of developing this condition. These include:<br \/><br \/>- Drink plenty of water: This helps dilute the urine and ensures that you urinate more frequently, which can help eliminate bacteria from the urinary system.<br \/>- Urinating right after sex: This can help eliminate any bacteria that may have entered the urinary tract during sex.<br \/>- Avoid irritating products: Products such as douches and feminine sprays can irritate the urinary tract and increase the risk of infection.<br \/><br \/><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><br \/><br \/>Urinary infection is a common but serious condition that requires immediate medical attention. If you are experiencing symptoms of a urinary infection, it is important to seek medical attention in order to start the appropriate treatment.<br \/><br \/>Remember to follow all your doctor's instructions regarding the use of antibiotics and other medicines. In addition, drinking plenty of water, urinating regularly and avoiding irritating products can help prevent future urinary infections.<br \/><br \/>Urinary infection is not a condition to be taken lightly. However, with the right treatment and preventative measures, you can overcome this condition and reduce the risk of recurrence.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A infec\u00e7\u00e3o urin\u00e1ria \u00e9 uma condi\u00e7\u00e3o comum que afeta milh\u00f5es de pessoas todos os anos. Ela ocorre quando bact\u00e9rias entram no sistema urin\u00e1rio, causando inflama\u00e7\u00e3o e desconforto. Embora seja mais comum em mulheres, os homens tamb\u00e9m podem sofrer dessa condi\u00e7\u00e3o. Neste artigo, vamos explorar o que voc\u00ea pode fazer para curar uma infec\u00e7\u00e3o urin\u00e1ria, incluindo [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4000,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[57,1],"tags":[53,54],"class_list":["post-5885","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-saude-da-mulher","category-uncategorized","tag-infeccao-urinaria","tag-mediconanet"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Medico-na-net_Header-Formularios_Infeccao-urinaria.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5885","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5885"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5885\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4000"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5885"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5885"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5885"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}