Can I prevent urine infections?
Unfortunately, there are few proven
ways to prevent urine infections. No evidence has been found for traditional
advice given, such as drinking cranberry juice or the way you wipe yourself.
There are some measures which may help in some
cases.
It makes sense to avoid constipation, by eating
plenty of fibre (such as fruit) and drinking enough fluid.
Older women with atrophic vaginitis may wish to
consider hormone replacement creams or pessaries. These have been shown to help
prevent urine infections.
If there is an underlying medical problem,
treatment for this may stop urine infections occurring.
For some people with recurring urine
infections, a low dose of antibiotic taken continuously may be prescribed.
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