Over-the-counter UTI Medicines
Urinary tract infection is usually very painful and at the same time, it can also be very awkward and
embarrassing. The urine passes through the urinary tract before being excreted from the body. The
tract consists of the...
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Over-the-counter UTI Medicines
Urinary tract infection is usually very painful and at the same time, it can also be very awkward and
embarrassing. The urine passes through the urinary tract before being excreted from the body. The
tract consists of the kidneys, bladder, ureters, and urethra. Majority of the UTIs are due to bladder
infection. This happens because of the germs that enter into the system through the urethra and
cause the infection. This infection usually is not serious if treated immediately with proper care.
Although, if ignored, this can spread to the kidneys and can cause serious and permanent damage.
Diagnosis
Apart from going to the doctor and getting the infection examined through urine sample test or
other tests, you can confirm the infection yourself by using various home testing kits available at the
drug store. AZO test strips are one of them. Just follow the three steps stated below:
» Wet the test pads by holding in your urine stream for 2 seconds.
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