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How to Prevent a UTI After Sex?
UTIs are unpleasant infections that leave you with a burning sensation when peeing and a frequent need to urinate. Many people (especially women) may notice that their UTI frequency increases with their sexual activity. However, while sex increases the risk of UTIs, many preventive actions can be taken before, during, and after sex to prevent… Continue reading How to Prevent a UTI After Sex?
Jessica Guht Aug. 29, 2022
Can a UTI Go Away on Its Own?
UTIs are common enough that, when we feel them coming, we wonder if we can avoid going to the doctor and just wait them out. The answer to this, though, is a bit complicated. Some UTIs will clear up on their own, but others may develop into something more serious. So, just how long will… Continue reading Can a UTI Go Away on Its Own?
Jessica Guht Aug. 28, 2022
Are UTIs Contagious?
According to research, 11% of the overall population is likely to experience at least one UTI in their lives. As such a prevalent infection, it begs the question: are UTIs contagious? Let’s find out: Is a UTI Contagious? A UTI is an infection in your urinary tract – this includes your urethra, bladder, and kidneys.… Continue reading Are UTIs Contagious?
Jessica Guht Aug. 28, 2022
UTI Vs. STD: How to Tell the Difference?
UTIs and STDs are two common conditions that each affect many people. To make things more confusing, the symptoms of many common STDs are similar to those of a UTI, making it challenging to tell which type of infection you have. Not only is knowing the difference between the two important for treatment, but it… Continue reading UTI Vs. STD: How to Tell the Difference?
Jessica Guht Aug. 23, 2022
Does Cranberry Juice Help With a UTI?
UTIs are unpleasant conditions where bacteria enter the urethra and travel up the urinary tract, often infecting the bladder. One of the most popular home remedies associated with UTIs is drinking cranberry juice. However, research suggests that cranberry juice may be more effective in preventing UTIs than treating active infections. Continue reading to see how… Continue reading Does Cranberry Juice Help With a UTI?
Jessica Guht Aug. 23, 2022
Can Allergies Cause Fever and Chills?
When you can’t stop sneezing and you feel hot and cold at the same time, you may wonder whether allergies are the culprit. However, allergies do not cause a fever. When you have a fever, it can arise from a variety of causes, such as COVID-19, influenza, or strep throat; but a fever is not… Continue reading Can Allergies Cause Fever and Chills?
Emily Maeve Milord Aug. 22, 2022
How Long Does It Take for Chlamydia to Go Away?
If you or your partner has been recently diagnosed with chlamydia, you may wonder how long it will take to go away, and when you will be able to have sex again. With antibiotic treatment, chlamydia should go away in 1-2 weeks. However, because chlamydia may often have no symptoms, research has found that it… Continue reading How Long Does It Take for Chlamydia to Go Away?
Emily Maeve Milord Aug. 22, 2022
How to Get Rid of Cat Allergies Naturally?
Do your eyes get itchy, or do you start to sneeze after playing with a cat? If so, you may be allergic to cats. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, cat allergies are common, affecting as many as 3 in 10 people who have allergies. Allergies caused by cats can be pretty… Continue reading How to Get Rid of Cat Allergies Naturally?
Emily Maeve Milord Aug. 22, 2022
Can Condoms Cause a UTI?
Those who get UTIs may notice that they receive them more often when sexually active, which can lead many to place blame on the condom. For some condoms, this blame is rightly placed, but for others, it isn’t. Getting to the root of the problem, condoms do not cause UTIs. UTIs result when bacteria enter… Continue reading Can Condoms Cause a UTI?
Jessica Guht Aug. 16, 2022
Can a UTI Cause a Rash or Hives?
If you have a UTI then you will want to get it treated as soon as possible. Antimicrobial medicine for treating UTIs has advanced so much over the years, and this makes it easier than ever to make sure that you eliminate the bacteria that’s causing the infection. That being said, it is not uncommon… Continue reading Can a UTI Cause a Rash or Hives?
Jessica Guht Aug. 05, 2022
Why Did My Toenail Fall Off Without Pain?
Nails are made from keratin, the same type of protein that is in your hair, skin, and other parts of your body. The visible part of your nail is already “dead” so you can cut it without pain, but nails need blood flow to grow. When a nail falls off, it can take you by… Continue reading Why Did My Toenail Fall Off Without Pain?
Jessica Guht Aug. 05, 2022
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