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Probiotics for UTIs | Will Probiotics Help UTI?
Probiotics for UTIs | Will Probiotics Help UTI?
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can be uncomfortable, and if you have one, you’ll likely want treatment fast. While antibiotics are the standard treatment, there are other ways to support your health while experiencing a UTI, including hydrating often…

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Bladder Infection vs UTI: What’s the Difference?
Bladder Infection vs UTI: What’s the Difference?
Experiencing discomfort from a urinary tract infection (UTI) or a bladder infection can be more than just an inconvenience; it can significantly impact your daily life.

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How Long Does it Take for Confusion from UTIs to Go Away
How Long Does it Take for Confusion from UTIs to Go Away
While most people are familiar with the physical discomfort that urinary tract infections (UTIs) bring, in some older people, UTIs can actually cause confusion. Recovery from this kind of UTI-induced confusion isn’t one-size-fits-all;…

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Using Amoxicillin for UTI: Dosage Guidelines
Using Amoxicillin for UTI: Dosage Guidelines
If you’re experiencing the symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI) — such as a frequent urge to urinate or a burning sensation — you’re probably wondering if amoxicillin can help. Questions like “Does amoxicillin treat UTIs?”,…

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How to Sleep with UTI Discomfort
How to Sleep with UTI Discomfort
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can disrupt your day-to-day life, especially when the symptoms make it hard to sleep. Although men and children are also affected, UTIs impact women more often — nearly 500,000 Canadian women

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Signs Your UTI Is Going Away
Signs Your UTI Is Going Away
Whether it’s the persistent discomfort, the frequent trips to the bathroom, or the burning sensation that just won’t go away, urinary tract infections (UTIs) can be challenging to deal with. …

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Summer Sickness Prevention Tips to Keep Your Family Safe This Summer
Summer Sickness Prevention Tips to Keep Your Family Safe This Summer
Summer is underway, and a recent poll found that 62% of Canadians are likely to hit the road for a well-earned vacation this year. Whether you’re taking off on a plane, train, car,…

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Foods to Avoid with a UTI
Foods to Avoid with a UTI
It can be uncomfortable and disruptive to experience urinary tract infections (UTIs), one of the most common clinical bacterial infections. While both men and women can experience UTIs, women are especially…

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Can a UTI Cause Back Pain?
Can a UTI Cause Back Pain?
Urinary tract infections  (UTIs) can feel quite uncomfortable — and if you’re experiencing the discomfort of back pain along with it, you may be wondering what your next steps are.  …

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How Virtual Care Works: An Introductory Guide
How Virtual Care Works: An Introductory Guide
The ease of virtual communication is one of the many benefits of living in a technical age. Although this technology has been around for over two decades, the pandemic normalized online communication for work, school, family, and healthcare…

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