Get quick relief with online UTI treatment

You cannot get antibiotics for a UTI without seeing a doctor. Once you have a valid prescription, you can get the medications at any local pharmacy. Simply complete a telehealth visit or in-person exam, and your doctor will e-prescribe the appropriate antibiotic directly to the pharmacy of your choice. Most local pharmacies stock first-line UTI medications and offer same-day pickup or delivery options. 

Antibiotics can help you get rid of a UTI quickly. You may start feeling better within 24-48 hours of taking the antibiotics. Research suggests that about half of patients felt some symptom improvement as soon as 6 hours after the first antibiotic dose, and 87–90% had improvement in 2 days. However, the exact time can vary depending on the severity of your symptoms.  Here are a few signs indicating that the UTI is going away with antibiotics:

• Reduced pain and burning sensation
• Less frequent urination
• Decreased lower abdominal pain

Yes, about 20% of mild UTI symptoms can go away on their own. Drink plenty of water as it helps to flush out the bacteria causing the UTI. But most UTIs should be treated with antibiotics to ensure the bacteria are cleared and prevent future infections. 

Yes, telehealth UTI treatment, when done by licensed physicians, is safe and effective, just as in-person treatment is. A PLOS One study found that 89.7% of patients had symptoms clear up within seven days, matching traditional care results.

Although UTI is not sexually transmitted, it is still recommended not to have sex when you are experiencing UTI symptoms.  Having sex while you’re infected can worsen irritation and potentially introduce new bacteria into the urinary tract. It’s best to avoid sexual activity until you’ve started antibiotics and your symptoms have improved.

A urinary tract infection involves any or all of the following areas: the ureters, kidneys, urethra, and/or bladder. A bladder infection (Cystitis), however, is limited only to the urinary bladder.

Bananas don’t cure UTIs, but they can support recovery. Their vitamin C boosts your immune response, and their fiber helps prevent constipation, which can otherwise put extra pressure on your bladder and worsen symptoms.

High fever, excruciating pain in the sides or lower back (which indicates kidney involvement), flushed, heated, or coloured skin, and mental changes or confusion in elderly persons are all symptoms of a severe UTI.

Sometimes, the invasive bacteria can be eliminated by your body’s immune system without using drugs. Most UTI sufferers receive relief within 1 to 2 days after antibiotic treatment. Urinary tract infection, however, can persist without medication for around a week or more.

Over-the-counter medications such as Pyridium can relieve UTI symptoms, but don’t clear the infection. Only prescription antibiotics (e.g., nitrofurantoin, trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole) can kill the bacteria causing a UTI. Always consult a licensed physician in person or via telehealth before starting antibiotics to ensure effective treatment and avoid antibiotic resistance.

The leading cause of urinary tract infections in females is the proximity of the urethra to the anus and a shorter urethra that makes it simpler for bacteria from the digestive system, notably Escherichia coli (E. coli), to enter and infect the urinary tract. In addition, women who engage in sexual activity, are pregnant, going through menopause, or use certain forms of birth control, including diaphragms or spermicides, are at risk of developing UTIs.

Following evidence-based strategies can help reduce your risk of getting another UTI:

1. Drink plenty of fluids, especially water, throughout the day.
2. Don’t hold urine too long, as retained urine can promote bacterial growth.
3. Try to urinate soon after intercourse.
4. Steer clear of douches, harsh soaps, or perfumed feminine hygiene sprays in the genital area.
5. Avoid extremely tight-fitting pants when possible.

If you have more than three episodes of UTI in a year, or two or more in 6 months, or see blood in urine or when you wipe, talk to a doctor.