Cranberry juice

[Suduko]

As I have liver cirrhosis and have a water infection would I be able to have cranberry juice to help. Thanks

[Hidden]

Hi Suduko,

If you have a urinary tract infection it is important to get some clinical guidance from your own doctors about appropriate treatment.

[Suduko in reply to Hidden]

Thank you

[Ncbirdwatcher]

Shrimp I also have bladder issues ,after your Dr appointment to confirm your issue. My Dr recommend fresh blueberrys have a small dish every nite has really kept it at bay. Cheryle

[Ncbirdwatcher in reply to Ncbirdwatcher]

Oops my spell check slaughtered your name sorry

[Cat-B]

Yes you can drink it and it’s very good for bladders

[Roy1955]

Only if you have consulted a Dr about the urinary infection first.

[Readlots]

Hi, my Mum kept getting UTIs with liver disease. She had repeated antibiotics that didn’t seem to help. Her GP did a referral to a urologist and he prescribed a preventative medication which was a massive help. Cranberry juice may help but a trip to the GP would definitely be worthwhile

[Readlots in reply to Readlots]

Just checked and it was Hiprex that the urologist prescribed. It worked for Mum and made her much more comfortable.

[Suduko in reply to Readlots]

Thanks very much for that I have new antibiotics and cream for dryness to stop tube rubbing but will ask about Hiprex.

[CarpeDiem11]

There is mixed evidence supporting the use of cranberry juice. I'm pretty sure most recently I read there is no real evidence to support it, but of course medically the jury is out. Personally I just drink loads of water and flush it out that way.

[Suduko in reply to CarpeDiem11]

I couldn't take cranberry juice but drink loads of water

[CarpeDiem11 in reply to Suduko]

When I went on hols (back in the dim and distant past!!!), I got a severe UTI. Through the wonders of Google translate, the pharmacist recommended something, which worked really fast, but I carried on drinking plenty of water. Wish I knew what it was because I would have this over anything I've been prescribed here. Nowadays I just drink water and that seems to sort it. Thankfully not had one for a good while.