Drink plenty of water
Urinate frequently
Do not hold urine
Use a heating pad on the lower abdomen
Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and spicy foods
Avoid scented soaps, bubble baths, and feminine sprays
Wipe front to back
Urinate after sex
Wear loose, breathable cotton underwear
Take cranberry products if they help you
Try D-mannose if appropriate
Rest
Seek medical care if symptoms worsen, last more than 1 to 2 days, or include fever, back pain, vomiting, blood in urine, pregnancy, or recurrent UTIs
