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Common Concerns About UTIs (Urinary Tract Infections)

Get answers about antibiotics, apple cider vinegar, and more.

Lauren Smith, MAAlexandra Schwarz, MD
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Alexandra Schwarz, MD
Published on June 28, 2023

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are very common, so many people are eager to know the best ways to treat and prevent them. There are many myths, questions, and misunderstandings about UTI treatment and prevention.

In this video, get answers to common concerns about UTIs, according to Preeti Parikh, MD, Executive Medical Director at GoodRx, and Stacia Woodcock, PharmD, Pharmacy Editor at GoodRx.

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Additional Medical Contributors (2)
  • Preeti Parikh, MDPreeti Parikh, MD is the Executive Medical Director at GoodRx and served as the Chief Medical Officer of HealthiNation.
    • Stacia Woodcock, PharmDStacia Woodcock, PharmD, is a pharmacy editor for GoodRx. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Kentucky and is licensed in New York and Massachusetts.

      References

      Bono, M. J., et al. (2022). Urinary tract infection. StatPearls.

      MedlinePlus. (2022). Urinary tract infection - adults

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      National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. (2017). Definition & facts of bladder infection in adults.

      National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. (2017). Treatment for bladder infection in adults.

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