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Meghan asked in HealthWomen's Health · 2 years ago

Cranberry Juice & UTI?

Can it actually help get rid of a UTI?

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  • k w
    Lv 7
    2 years ago

    it worked for me cranberry pills work too....just go to [ earthclinic dot com ] type in issue

    and they got plenty of great DIY fixes that work......

  • Anonymous
    2 years ago

    You should get some antibiotics, that's the only thing that will effectively treat a UTI. Cranberry juice can help prevent it but not fully cure it

  • 2 years ago

    a myth

  • :)
    Lv 5
    2 years ago

    Cranberry juice helps to acidify urine, which makes it an unfavorable place for bacteria to grow. It’s good prevention and also good treatment but only in combination with whatever antibiotics your doctor prescribed

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  • Anonymous
    2 years ago

    Cranberry juice is more of a preventative method. It doesn't do much for a UTI already in progress. Most UTI's require medical evaluation and treatment with antibiotics. OTC medicines might give temporary relief but the best way to combat a urinary tract infection is by taking the proper medication as directed by your physician.

  • 2 years ago

    I get 'urethritis' every so often. It stings when I pee. We guys don't get UTIs as often because we have longer urethras than girls (mine is especially long!) I always get a bottle of cranberry juice and it clears it right up!

    You can get cranberry pills too nowadays.

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