Urinary Health: Prevention

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  • Methenamine

    02/13/04, Healthwise

    Your healthcare provider may recommend drinking additional water and/or certain fruit juices (e.g., cranberry, plum, prune) and increased protein in the diet while taking methenamine to ensure adequate hydration and acidity of the urine. It may als

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  • Aluminum hydroxide

    02/13/04, Healthwise

    Before taking aluminum hydroxide, talk to your doctor if you take any other medicines. Aluminum can decrease the effects of many other medicines by binding to them or by changing the acidity of the stomach or the urine.

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  • Aluminum carbonate

    02/13/04, Healthwise

    Before taking aluminum carbonate, talk to your doctor if you take any other medicines. Aluminum can decrease the effects of many other medicines by binding to them or by changing the acidity of the stomach or the urine.

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  • Urinary Tract Infections in Teens and Adults - Prevention

    06/15/07, Healthwise

    You can take steps to prevent new or relapsing urinary tract infections (UTIs).

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  • Chronic Kidney Disease - Prevention

    11/13/07, Healthwise

    Chronic kidney disease may sometimes be prevented by controlling the other diseases or factors that can contribute to kidney disease. Because chronic kidney disease is often caused by high blood pressure and diabetes, keeping your bloo

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  • Acute Renal Failure - Prevention

    06/14/07, Healthwise

    Most cases of acute renal failure occur in people who are already hospitalized for another serious injury or illness. Doctors may be able to prevent kidney failure by identifying patients who are at high risk and avoiding me

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  • Nephrotic Syndrome - Prevention

    06/13/07, Healthwise

    Avoiding situations or controlling the other diseases that can contribute to kidney disease can sometimes prevent nephrotic syndrome. The earlier a person changes factors that damage the kidneys, the better. You can help prevent kidne

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  • Kidney Stones - Prevention

    05/30/07, Healthwise

    If you have more than one kidney stone, especially if you have a family history of stones, you are more likely to have kidney stones again. But you can take steps to help prevent them:

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  • Urinary Tract Infections in Children - Prevention

    04/30/07, Healthwise

    Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are difficult to prevent in children who seem to get them easily. The doctor may prescribe antibiotics to prevent repeat infection while waiting for test results after your child's first UTI. If test res

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  • Urinary Incontinence in Women - Prevention

    09/22/06, Healthwise

    You may reduce your chances of developing urinary incontinence by:

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