Efficient and Cost-Effective Alternative Treatment for Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections and Interstitial Cystitis in Women: A Two-Case Report
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 wi...
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| description | 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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| spelling | doaj-art-38405eaff99c44e79c44e1021bb58def2025-08-20T03:55:11ZengWileyCase Reports in Medicine1687-96271687-96352014-01-01201410.1155/2014/698758698758Efficient and Cost-Effective Alternative Treatment for Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections and Interstitial Cystitis in Women: A Two-Case ReportAnthony Mansour0Essa Hariri1Samar Shelh2Ralph Irani3Mohamad Mroueh4School of Medicine, Lebanese American University, Byblos 1401, LebanonSchool of Medicine, Lebanese American University, Byblos 1401, LebanonSchool of Pharmacy, Lebanese American University, Byblos 1401, LebanonClinic Dr. Ralph Irani for Alternative Medicine, Beirut 1202, LebanonPharmaceutical Science Department, School of Pharmacy, Lebanese American University, Byblos 1401, LebanonUrinary 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.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/698758 |
| spellingShingle | Anthony Mansour Essa Hariri Samar Shelh Ralph Irani Mohamad Mroueh Efficient and Cost-Effective Alternative Treatment for Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections and Interstitial Cystitis in Women: A Two-Case Report Case Reports in Medicine |
| title | Efficient and Cost-Effective Alternative Treatment for Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections and Interstitial Cystitis in Women: A Two-Case Report |
| title_full | Efficient and Cost-Effective Alternative Treatment for Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections and Interstitial Cystitis in Women: A Two-Case Report |
| title_fullStr | Efficient and Cost-Effective Alternative Treatment for Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections and Interstitial Cystitis in Women: A Two-Case Report |
| title_full_unstemmed | Efficient and Cost-Effective Alternative Treatment for Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections and Interstitial Cystitis in Women: A Two-Case Report |
| title_short | Efficient and Cost-Effective Alternative Treatment for Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections and Interstitial Cystitis in Women: A Two-Case Report |
| title_sort | efficient and cost effective alternative treatment for recurrent urinary tract infections and interstitial cystitis in women a two case report |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/698758 |
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