They are extremely common, and occur more often in females than in males. Symptoms include painful or frequent urination, cloudy urine, nausea, and fever.
Treatment usually consists of antibiotics.
Several preventive measures can be taken to avoid UTIs. Recurrent UTIs may be related to allergies. 6 Cranberry is highly effective in the treatment and prevention of UTIs. 7 Cranberry helps prevent E. coli and other bacteria from attaching to the walls of the bladder. 8 Cranberry can be taken either as unsweetened juice or a concentrated capsule.