Urinary tract infections

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CHESTERFIELD, VA (WWBT) -

Dr. David Boyd is on the case of urinary tract infections.

They are seen mostly in women.

Symptoms include increased urine frequency and/ or pain with urination.

Increase your water intake. A glass of cranberry juice daily helps acidify the urine to decrease the number of bacteria.

See your doctor as antibiotics are likely needed if a urinary tract infections is diagnosed.

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