Efficient and Cost-effective Alternative Treatment for Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections and Interstitial Cystitis in Women: a Two-case Report

Overview

Journal Case Rep Med

Publisher Wiley

Specialty General Medicine

Date 2015 Jan 15

PMID 25587284

Citations 2

Authors

Anthony Mansour

Essa Hariri

Samar Shelh

Ralph Irani

Mohamad Mroueh

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Abstract

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common bacterial infections affecting women. UTIs are primarily caused by Escherichia coli, which increases the likelihood of a recurrent infection. We encountered two cases of recurrent UTIs (rUTIs) with a positive E. coli culture, not improving with antibiotics due to the development of antibiotic resistance. An alternative therapeutic regimen based on parsley and garlic, L-arginine, probiotics, and cranberry tablets has been given. This regimen showed a significant health improvement and symptoms relief without recurrence for more than 12 months. In conclusion, the case supports the concept of using alternative medicine in treating rUTI and as a prophylaxis or in patients who had developed antibiotic resistance.

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