False: Antibiotics are the most common treatment, used when there are painful or bothersome symptoms, and bacteria present in the urine. However, some UTIs have no symptoms, and these infections usually go away on their own because the person is unaware they even have a UTI.
There are many non-antibiotic treatments being explored. The most promising is to take increased amounts of D-mannose is a type of sugar found in many fruits. It also exists naturally in the body. A recent study supports consuming d-mannose to keep bacteria from sticking to the walls of the urethra and bladder. It has also been suggested to be a promising alternative to antibiotics, but more research is needed. [7] [10]