• female
• 30 Years
• 22/02/2023

What are some of the homemade tips for UTI?

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

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• MBBS
• 2+ Yrs

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Drink plenty of oral fluids, try cranberry juice and juices rich in vitamin C.

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