Can anything be done to prevent recurring Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)?
A. You can help lessen the chance of recurring UTIs by recognizing signs and symptoms of a UTI and taking appropriate action to see your doctor early. You should follow your doctor’s advice and take all prescribed antibiotics as ordered and drink plenty of fluids. You should empty your bladder frequently, especially at night before going to bed. New studies show that drinking cranberry juice daily or eating cranberry products may help. Cranberries contain certain compounds that may stop bacteria from attaching to the urinary tract wall. Q: How common is CKD? A: Some 26 million Americans (13 percent of the U.S. adult population) suffer from CKD—a figure experts predict will rise due to high obesity rates (1/3 of all adults), the link between obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure (all risk factors) and the aging of the Baby Boom generation (since age is another risk factor for CKD). Young and middle-aged adults can also develop CKD. Q: What are the risk factors of CKD? A: Primary ris
