Antibiotics are used to treat urinary tract infection (UTI) and, in select patients, to prevent recurrence. Avoid nephrotoxic drugs whenever possible. On occasion, analgesic therapy may be used to provide relief because of voiding symptoms. Start antibiotics after performing urinalysis and obtaining a urine specimen for culture in patients with UTI. A 7- to 10-day course of antibiotics is recommended, even for an uncomplicated infection.
What to Expect. Weather. Due to its high elevation and temperate Tennessee weather, Gatlinburg is a great place to visit no matter what time of year. The Smoky Mountains boast pleasant temperatures year round; with typically mild and short winters ranging with lows in the 20s and highs around 50.
Tennessee weather ranges from hot and humid in the summer to cool, and even cold, in winter. Conditions vary in different parts of the state. Find out about average high and low temperatures and rainfall to help you plan a visit in any month of the year.