See a healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment
Take prescribed antibiotics exactly as directed
Finish the full course of antibiotics
Drink plenty of water
Urinate often and do not hold it in
Use a heating pad on the lower abdomen for discomfort
Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and spicy foods if they worsen symptoms
Avoid sex until symptoms improve
Wipe front to back after using the bathroom
Urinate after sex
Avoid scented feminine products, douches, and harsh soaps
Seek urgent care for fever, back pain, vomiting, blood in urine, or worsening symptoms