The urethra is a tube that enables urination and in those born female, it’s short.
It’s one reason why sexual activity can cause recurrent UTIs.
In extreme cases, you may have a fever, chills, and back pain.
“While cranberry juice may help prevent UTIs, it is not an effective treatment for an active infection.
It just creates an environment where you drink more water, which causes you to urinate more frequently.”
Relying on cranberry juice can actually harm you.
If you have an active infection, you’re gonna need a course of antibiotics to cure it.
Untreated UTIs can lead to stronger, more resistant infections, which can travel to the bladder and kidneys.
Concentrated urine can gather bacteria, so check that you empty your bladder regularly.
When you have any discomfort, it’s best to see your doctor.
A doctor can give you an antibiotic and treat the infection ASAP to avoid further infection and pain.
