Taking an antibiotic isn’t the only way to get over symptoms of a urinary tract infection.
The first things to do when you have a urinary tract infection is to drink plenty of water. That’s because drinking water can help flush away the bacteria that are causing your infection, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), which puts you on the right track for recovery. How much water you should drink ½ your weight. For instance 150lbs you should drink at least 75 ounces of water a day.
The second thing to do is to take lots of vitamin C by eating lots of food with vitamin C or supplement. The vitamin C makes the urine more acidic.
The third thing to do is cut anything that irritates your bladder, caffeine, spicy food, alcohol, nicotine, soft drinks, artificial sweeter.
The fourth thing to do is empty your bladder every single time you feel the urge, even if is a small amount. Every time you go your get rid of the bacteria.
The fifth thing to do is to adapt healthier habits it will help you recover faster and prevent any other infection.
Stop smoking a horrible habit that causes all types of illness
Purchase and use only fragrance-free personal hygiene products
wear loose cotton underwear and clothes.
The sixth thing to do is urinating often and when you have to go. Holding the urine can cause the bacteria to grown in the bladder. You must also urinate after sex, that will flush the bacteria that might enter the urethra. Studies have found that holding urine for a long time allows bacteria to multiply within the urinary tract, resulting in a urinary tract infection.
The seventh thing to do is to avoid using spermicides, it can increase irritation and allowed bacteria to grow. Some sexual lube has spermicide so be careful which one you buy.
What is a UTI or urinary tract infection?
A UTI, or urinary tract infection, is caused by organisms that are too small to be seen without a microscope, including fungi, viruses, and bacteria.
Symptoms of UTI
Pain and a burning sensation when urinating, muscle aches, cloudy urine, and abdominal pain.
Who's at risk?
Women who are sexually active and/or use a diaphragm, women who are pregnant or postmenopausal, people who use catheters, and people with suppressed immune systems.
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These tips are really helpful. Thank you. Also cranberry juice or a cranberry supplement have worked very well for me in the past
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Thanks for the extra tip about cranberry juice and cranberry supplement. I am glad you found it helpful .
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