Treatment
The goal of treatment is to control symptoms while the infection runs its course.
People with severe cases may need lifesaving measures, especially breathing help.
Symptoms are treated based on their severity. Treatment may include:
Antibiotics for urinary tract infections
Moist heat (heating pads, warm towels) to reduce muscle pain and spasms
Painkillers to reduce headache, muscle pain, and spasms (narcotics are not usually given because they increase the risk of breathing trouble)
Physical therapy, braces or corrective shoes, or orthopedic surgery to help recover muscle strength and function
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