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severe infection
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clean catch urine
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Bladder Infection Home Care
Home care for a bladder infection includes:
  • Drink plenty of fluids.
  • Drink cranberry juice: this causes the urine to be acidic, which helps protect the bladder.
  • Acetaminophen for pain and fever Images
  • Ibuprofen for pain and fever Images
  • Take prescription medicine as directed.
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Last Updated: Oct 31, 2007  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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