What Is a Urinary Tract Infection?
9. Standard Treatment
Because urinary tract infections are caused by bacteria, antibiotics are typically used to treat them. In many cases, this is the only treatment that will be needed and the patient should make a full recovery from the infection. The type of antibiotic used will depend on the severity of the infection, and the type of bacteria involved.
It might only be necessary to take antibiotics for a few days, and the infection will itself usually clear up in just a few days or so. In addition to treatment for the infection, your doctor may also prescribe medication for other symptoms such as pain and fever.
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