NEED ANTIBIOTIC FOR YOUR UTI?
You Know How A UTI Feels:
Dysuria
(burning with urination)
Urgency
(strong urge to urinate)
Frequency
(urinating more often)
These are the most common symptoms of a UTI (urinary tract infection) or bladder infection.
THE CAUSE?
A UTI is a bacterial infection usually caused by: E. coli, Klebsiella, or Proteus species of bacteria.
These bacteria invade the lining and wall of the urethra and bladder. The infection irritates this lining and may cause blood to ooze from it, making your urine appear cloudy or even bloody.
GOODBYE
UTI!
IMPORTANT!
A simple UTI does not cause fever or vomiting or back pain.
FACT:
Research studies in adult women have shown that women can accurately identify a UTI, without a urine test, as long as there aren’t complicating conditions, like: pregnancy, cancer, vomiting, vaginal discharge, or fever.
If your symptoms fit
and you don’t have any of these complicating conditions:
a prescribed antibiotic is appropriate.
TREAT EARLY!
Getting antibiotic started early prevents the infection from spreading to your kidneys, which is harder to treat, makes you much sicker, and can damage your kidney function.
Which Antibiotic?
The Right Choice Considers:
Allergies
You won’t have an allergic reaction to it.
Effectiveness
It kills the most common bacterial causes.
Affordability
You won’t take a medicine you can’t afford!
Dosing
A simple schedule like twice daily for seven days.
