5 Tips for Treating a UTI Quickly
Following these steps can help you recover from a UTI faster.
A urinary tract infection (UTI) can cause pain or burning while urinating, a need to pee frequently, and cloudy, foul-smelling urine. In this video, learn what steps to take to treat a UTI if you think you have one.
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