See a clinician for a urine test and diagnosis
Drink plenty of water
Urinate often and do not hold urine
Take prescribed antibiotics exactly as directed
Finish the full antibiotic course
Use acetaminophen or ibuprofen for pain or fever if safe for you
Apply a warm heating pad to the lower abdomen
Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and bladder irritants if they worsen symptoms
Avoid sexual activity until symptoms improve
Urinate after sex
Wipe front to back
Seek urgent care for fever, chills, back pain, vomiting, blood in urine, pregnancy, or worsening symptoms
