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How Long Does It Take To Recover From UTI?

I am taking antibiotics for UTI, which I have had since this past Friday night. Since then it has kept me up pretty much all night given the frequency which I need to urinate. I am exhausted given the poor night sleep I have now had for 5 nights. My question is how much longer until the medicines will cure my UTI. I only had this once before, and by the end of the second day I was feeling much better. This time, not so.
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Hello,

It depends upon how severely you are infected with UTI. If it is not a chronic infection, it can be controlled within 48 hours but will get better in about a weeks but if it is chronic you may have to continue medicines for 3-4 weeks.

If you quit antibiotics by yourself it may relapse. Stay well hydrated, avoid alcohol, smoking & addictions if any to prevent efficacy reduction of the medicine.

Take care of your hygiene, always go for protected sex & avoid public washrooms.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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How Long Does It Take To Recover From UTI?

Hello, It depends upon how severely you are infected with UTI. If it is not a chronic infection, it can be controlled within 48 hours but will get better in about a weeks but if it is chronic you may have to continue medicines for 3-4 weeks. If you quit antibiotics by yourself it may relapse. Stay well hydrated, avoid alcohol, smoking & addictions if any to prevent efficacy reduction of the medicine. Take care of your hygiene, always go for protected sex & avoid public washrooms. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician