CRANBERRY FRUIT USING FOR TO TREATMENT SYMPTOMATIC URINARY TRACT INFECTION ON INDWELLING URETHRAL CATHETER PATIENTS

Aim: We aimed to evaluate efficacy of cranberry using for to treatment of urinary tract infection on chronic indwelling urethral catheter patients. Methods: Seven patients with chronic indwelling urethral catheter who were followed at least one year in urology policlinic were included to study. Urinary retention reasons are: prostate cancer on two, benign prostatic enlargement on three and neurogenic bladder on two patients. All of patients’ urine were malodorous and seem purulent. They were symptomatic. We have suggested to patients cranberry once daily 50 g. After 2 weeks interval, patients were checked about symptoms and urine characteristics. Urinary cultures had been taken. Results: Mean age was 81 years (66-92). Urinary culture was positive all of patients after least two different antibiotic treatments. Urinary cultures were positive on four patients after cranberries treatment. All of patients’ urine smell and appearance were normal and had no complaints. Urinary tract infection was relapsed sometimes after treatment. We have seen palpitation on one patient and epigastric pain another one. Conclusions: Chronic indwelling urethral catheter using is a method still practiced for high risk older patient. Antibiotics could not be remedy for symptomatic urinary tract infection. We suggest cranberries using for that patients.