To help ease symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI): take paracetamol up to 4 times a day to reduce pain and a high temperature – for people with a UTI, paracetamol is usually recommended over NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or aspirin.
Analgesics. If you experience any discomfort, your doctor may prescribe an analgesic, such as phenazopyridine, a pain-relief medication for the urinary tract. Others include those that reduce bladder spasms and over-the-counter pain relievers, such as acetaminophen or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
There are a few over-the-counter (OTC) medications that can help with UTI symptoms until your antibiotic kicks in: Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) Naproxen (Aleve)
Pain medication: Over-the-counter painkiller like paracetamol will help alleviate some of the pain associated with a UTI.
Treatment for UTIs
Your symptoms will normally pass within 3 to 5 days of starting treatment. Make sure you complete the whole course of antibiotics that you've been prescribed, even if you're feeling better. Over-the-counter pain relief such as paracetamol can help with any pain.
Best UTI Sleeping Position? The most comfortable sleeping position for anybody struggling with a UTI would be any that put the least pressure on your pelvic muscles, such as the foetal position, or if you prefer sleeping on your back, spreading your legs apart.
Try sleeping in a position that helps to relax the pelvic muscles. Lying on your side and pulling your legs up into a fetal position, or spreading your legs apart if you sleep on your back, should be more comfortable. Put a hot water bottle on your abdomen or between your legs for 30 minutes before bed.
Antibiotics are used to treat the infection. You should take the full course even if you are feeling better, as some bacteria may still be active. Urinary Alkalinisers (such as Citralite, Ural Sachets or Citravescent) can help improve symptoms such as stinging. You can buy these over the counter.
Why are UTI symptoms worse at night? Many women experience worsened symptoms at night or early morning because urine output is at its lowest. Reduced urination allows the urine to increase the risk of discomfort and pain in the bladder.
During the infection — and after — make sure to drink a lot of water, at least 12 8-ounce cups per day. This will flush out your system and help prevent future infections. If you feel like you've got to go, GO! Don't hold it, as this simply delays getting rid of more bacteria.
OVERVIEW OF ANTIBIOTICS
The antimicrobial agents most commonly used to treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections include the combination drug trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole, trimethoprim, β-lactams, fluoroquinolones, nitrofurantoin, and fosfomycin tromethamine.
An infection in the urine (urinary tract infection, 'UTI') can sometimes cause bed wetting. Stress or anxiety can also cause the problem, which might last long after the stress has gone. If you start bed wetting again as an adult and this persists, it could be the result of a more serious underlying problem.
When you have a UTI, the lining of the bladder and urethra (yuh-RE-thra) become red and irritated. This can cause pain in your stomach and pelvic area. You may feel the need to empty your bladder more often. You may try to urinate but only produce a few drops or feel some burning as your urine comes out.
A person can also take steps to ease UTI symptoms at home, such as using a heating pad and staying well-hydrated during the day but limiting the intake of liquids before bed to prevent the symptoms from disrupting sleep.
Simple bladder infections may go away on their own in about a week — even without antibiotics. If you don't have any symptoms of a kidney infection and you aren't pregnant or at high risk of developing complicated UTI, you may opt for a “wait-and-see” approach to antibiotic treatment.
Most of the time, UTIs go away pretty quickly—usually, symptoms stop within a couple of days, and the bacteria completely clear out after you've taken antibiotics for three to seven days, per AUA. However, there are some things you can do to help speed up the healing process.
Pain can occur at the start of urination or after urination. Pain at the start of your urination is often a symptom of a urinary tract infection. Pain after your urination can be a sign of a problem with the bladder or prostate.
Outlook (Prognosis) Most UTIs can be cured. Bladder infection symptoms most often go away within 24 to 48 hours after treatment begins. If you have a kidney infection, it may take 1 week or longer for symptoms to go away.
Water is by far the best beverage choice for someone with a UTI. Drinking at least 12 8-ounce cups of water each day while you have an infection will help flush the bacteria from your system and can speed up the healing process.
Take Showers Instead of Baths
Bacteria grow more quickly in warm and hot water. Our doctors may recommend avoiding hot tubs and taking showers instead of baths. The soap in bubble baths can irritate the urinary tract and should be avoided.