HOME REMEDIES FOR URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS (UTIs)
If you are a woman, your chance of getting a urinary tract infection, or UTI, is high; some experts rank your lifetime risk of getting one as high as 1 in 2 ...with many women having repeat infections, sometimes for years on end.
Causes of UTIs in Women
UTIs are a key reason women are often told to wipe from front to back after using the bathroom. This is because the urethra - the tube that transports urine from the bladder to the outside of the body - is located close to the anus. Bacteria from the large intestine, such as E. coli, are in perfect position to escape the anus and invade the urethra. From there, they can travel up to the bladder, and if the infection isn't treated, continue on to infect the kidneys. Women may be especially prone to UTIs because they have shorter urethra, which allows bacteria quick access to the bladder. Also having sex can introduce bacteria into the urinary tract.
Symptoms of UTIs
1. A burning sensation when you urinate.
2. Frequent or intense urge to urinate, even though little quantity comes out when you do.
3. Cloudy, dark, bloody, or strange-smelling urine.
4. Feeling tired or shaky.
5. Fever or chills (a sign the infection may have reached your kidneys).
Antibacterial Resistance
More than 50 percent of women will develop a UTI and UTI symptoms in their lifetimes, and because antibiotics are the most common conventional treatment for UTIs, bacteria have become resistant to antibiotics and recurring infections are a major concern.
Consequently, it is important to use home remedies for UTIs that eliminate bacteria completely and reduce the risk of developing recurrent urinary tract infections.
Home Remedies for UTI
1. Drink plenty of fluids - Drinking water or fluids throughout the day helps to flush bacteria from your system. Drink at least one glass of water for every meal and snack of the day in order to flush out bacteria that can lead to infection.
2. Urinate often - Urinating often and when the urge arises ensures that bacteria isn't growing in urine that stays in the bladder. It is also important to urinate soon after having sexual intercourse in order to flush out bacteria that may have entered the urethra. Studies have shown that holding urine for a long time allows bacteria to multiply within the urinary tract, resulting in a urinary tract infection.
3. Stay clean and dry - Women should wipe from front to back, especially after bowel movement. This ensures that bacteria does not get into the urethra. Its also important to wear loose-fitting clothes and underwear, which allows air to keep the urethra dry. Wearing tight jeans or material like nylon can be problematic because moisture can be trapped, allowing bacteria to grow.
4. Avoid using spermicides - Spermicides can increase irritation and allow bacteria to grow. Using unlubricated condoms can also cause irritation, so choose lubricated condoms.
5. Choose shower over baths.
6. Stay away from feminine hygiene sprays, scented douches, and scented bath products as they increase irritation.
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Causes of UTIs in Women
UTIs are a key reason women are often told to wipe from front to back after using the bathroom. This is because the urethra - the tube that transports urine from the bladder to the outside of the body - is located close to the anus. Bacteria from the large intestine, such as E. coli, are in perfect position to escape the anus and invade the urethra. From there, they can travel up to the bladder, and if the infection isn't treated, continue on to infect the kidneys. Women may be especially prone to UTIs because they have shorter urethra, which allows bacteria quick access to the bladder. Also having sex can introduce bacteria into the urinary tract.
Symptoms of UTIs
1. A burning sensation when you urinate.
2. Frequent or intense urge to urinate, even though little quantity comes out when you do.
3. Cloudy, dark, bloody, or strange-smelling urine.
4. Feeling tired or shaky.
5. Fever or chills (a sign the infection may have reached your kidneys).
Antibacterial Resistance
More than 50 percent of women will develop a UTI and UTI symptoms in their lifetimes, and because antibiotics are the most common conventional treatment for UTIs, bacteria have become resistant to antibiotics and recurring infections are a major concern.
Consequently, it is important to use home remedies for UTIs that eliminate bacteria completely and reduce the risk of developing recurrent urinary tract infections.
Home Remedies for UTI
1. Drink plenty of fluids - Drinking water or fluids throughout the day helps to flush bacteria from your system. Drink at least one glass of water for every meal and snack of the day in order to flush out bacteria that can lead to infection.
2. Urinate often - Urinating often and when the urge arises ensures that bacteria isn't growing in urine that stays in the bladder. It is also important to urinate soon after having sexual intercourse in order to flush out bacteria that may have entered the urethra. Studies have shown that holding urine for a long time allows bacteria to multiply within the urinary tract, resulting in a urinary tract infection.
3. Stay clean and dry - Women should wipe from front to back, especially after bowel movement. This ensures that bacteria does not get into the urethra. Its also important to wear loose-fitting clothes and underwear, which allows air to keep the urethra dry. Wearing tight jeans or material like nylon can be problematic because moisture can be trapped, allowing bacteria to grow.
4. Avoid using spermicides - Spermicides can increase irritation and allow bacteria to grow. Using unlubricated condoms can also cause irritation, so choose lubricated condoms.
5. Choose shower over baths.
6. Stay away from feminine hygiene sprays, scented douches, and scented bath products as they increase irritation.
chidebe26@gmail.com,
chidec2001@yahoo.com
+234-8037108507 (Text Messages; WhatsApp)
+234-8125074686 (Calls)
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