Methods for the Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections

Treatment methods for urinary tract infections generally include:

1. Rest and diet: Patients should rest adequately and avoid excessive fatigue. Regarding diet, it is recommended to consume more light, diuretic foods such as pears, winter melon, and cucumbers, to promote urine excretion and recovery from illness.

2. Fluid replacement: Drinking more water can dilute the urine, flush the urinary tract, and reduce the time bacteria remain in the urinary tract, thus facilitating recovery.

3. Personal hygiene: Maintain cleanliness of the genital area and avoid using unhygienic sanitary products. Additionally, keep warm and avoid cold or damp conditions that might worsen the condition.

4. Antibiotics: For urinary tract infections caused by bacterial infection, antibiotics are the primary treatment. Commonly used antibiotics include penicillins, cephalosporins, quinolones, and others.

5. Adjunctive medications: For pain and discomfort, over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen or aspirin may be used. In addition, certain medications such as phenazopyridine hydrochloride can help alleviate symptoms of frequent and urgent urination.

6. Surgical treatment: For urinary tract infections caused by urinary tract malformations, urinary stones, tumors, etc., surgical treatment is required after the infection is controlled.