How likely is a UTI to go away on its own? I have one that came on suddenly yesterday. I went to the walk in clinic today but their list was full, and I have a heavy work week starting tomorrow. My symptoms have backed off considerably since yesterday; they are very mild today but still present. I am taking cranberry pills and drinking lots of fluids; last night I took 1 teaspoon of baking soda dissolved in water, which seemed to help. Could I fend it off this way? Im covering shifts for my boss who is away this week so missing work is not an option, and the clinics where I live have really lousy hours.
Hi I do care for your concern. Most of the time the urinary tract infection requires medical intervention due to the nature of symptoms produced. The measures you are following will add to the help and prepares the mucosal lining to fight against the bacteria.  However, antibiotics such as fluroquinolones are required to completely cure the disease. I would advise Continuing the measures that you are following and consult your physician as soon as possible and get antibiotic cover. Hope I have answered your question, if you have more feel free to ask. Thank you.