Urinary Health: Prevention

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Methenamine
Drug
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
Drug
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
Drug
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
Article
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
Article
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
Article
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
Article
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
Article
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
Article
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
Article
09/22/06, Healthwise
You may reduce your chances of developing urinary incontinence by:
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