I'm really concerned about my UTI and I really don't want to go on antibiotics if I can help it. Are there any other effective ways to treat this? Also, how can I tell if the infection has spread to my kidneys? I'm not sure what symptoms to look for and it's making me anxious.

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

General Practitioner

MBBS
2+ Yrs

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use antibiotics

Dr. Ibrahim Suggests...

Consult a Urologist

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Answered 04/07/2025

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