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“Symptoms of a urinary tract infection can be tricky to recognize,” said Rosemary Young, NP, Scientific Affairs Manager at Amerifit Brands. “Though frequent urination and bladder pain are well-known symptoms, other indicators which can be misleading include tiredness, nausea, back pain and fever, which are often associated with other ailments.” An untreated urinary tract infection may result in bacteria traveling through the body creating infections in the bladder and kidneys. The result is 250,000 women developing kidney infections and 100,000 being hospitalized for treatment.[3] To test for a urinary tract infection, Amerifit Brands came out with AZO TEST STRIPS® which offer the same test pads as the strips used by doctors and take just two minutes to diagnose a urinary tract infection. In addition, AZO STANDARD Maximum Strength® is the No. 1 pharmacist recommended brand for over-the-counter urinary health. It contains the highest amount of phenazopyridine permitted in a non-prescription product. This active ingredient is known to relieve painful UTI symptoms, such as burning and urgency in as little as 20 minutes. However testing and taking something for the immediate pain is not enough. Though pain may subside, a doctor must treat the infection with an antibiotic. The main causes of urinary tract infections are sexual intercourse, medications that lower immunity, hormonal changes and exposure to damp clothes, like bathing suits. “There tends to be a lot of self-blame with urinary tract infections, whether the female is a young girl or an older woman. However, the truth is that these infections are very prevalent, particularly in the summer months and can be managed very successfully,” said Dr. Lauri Romanzi, Clinical Associate Professor of Gynecology at Weil Corner Medical Center/New York Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. To facilitate proactive urinary health, AZO recently came out with an improved version of AZO CRANBERRY®, which includes the immune-boosting probiotic Lactobacillus. This supplement can enhance protection of the urinary bladder wall, without the sugars and tart taste associated with cranberry juice. In fact, studies reported in Clinical Infectious Diseases showed a 50 percent drop in infections for sexually active adult women with recurring UTIs when their cranberry intake increased.[4] In order to educate women about treating urinary tract infections, Amerifit Brands encourages people to visit www.AZOproducts.com. The Web site includes information about urinary tract infections, including an interactive quiz and discusses over-the-counter tools that are currently available. The AZO urinary tract product line, which includes AZO STANDARD Maximum Strength®, AZO STANDARD®, AZO CRANBERRY® and AZO TEST STRIPS® is available over-the-counter at food, drug and mass retail outlets and wherever urinary health treatments are sold. www.HealthNewsDigest.com Top of Page 
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