What is a urinary tract infection?
You may be suffering from a urinary tract infection if you experience the following symptoms: a feeling of pain, burning or tingling when urinating, difficulty urinating, frequent urination and even the appearance of blood in the urine. The main risk of this infection is that the infection may find its way to the kidneys, a phenomenon that creates symptoms such as high fever, pain in the kidney area and chills.
How can you avoid urinary tract infection?
For women, the phenomenon of urinary infection is more common due to several factors. First, the body structure of women is characterized by a significant proximity between the urethra and the bladder. Thus, when there is penetration of bacteria from the anus into the urethra, there is a higher chance of bacteria reaching the bladder. Second, the vaginal lining, which may become thinner due to menopause, allows greater penetration of bacteria. Also, the act of penetration during intercourse may lead to tiny cuts in the skin, which allow easier penetration of bacteria as well.
To avoid the appearance of a urinary tract infection, several measures can be taken. First, it is important to drink a sufficient amount of water during the day, especially after intercourse. Second, it is necessary to observe from front to back after urinating, to avoid transferring bacteria from the anus to the urethra. It is also recommended to avoid the consumption of processed sugars and empty carbohydrates, which encourage the growth of bacteria. In addition, after having sex it is important to urinate, which will help clear bacteria that have found their way to the urethra. Another way to avoid the appearance of a urinary tract infection is not to hold back for a long time when the need to urinate arises. Long restraint encourages the growth of bacteria.
How can a urinary tract infection be treated?
If a urinary tract infection nevertheless occurred, there are many treatment options that can be used to get rid of the phenomenon. First, there are traditional medicines that can help. Consuming cranberry capsules will help prevent bacterial growth in the bladder. This is due to unique ingredients found in cranberries.
Another grandmother’s remedy is the consumption of nettle tea or nettle capsules, which encourages frequent urination which helps to clean the urinary system.
Of course, in addition to these traditional medicines, you can also consult a doctor who will prescribe a medicine that will help the body fight the infection. In addition, it is recommended to drink plenty of water and also consume probiotics which will help balance the population of bacteria in the body.
If the inflammation does not go away and symptoms appear that may indicate that the infection has reached the kidneys, you should urgently consult a doctor for appropriate treatment.
For those who suffer from recurring urinary tract infections, it is recommended to pay close attention to drinking a lot of water, maintaining proper hygiene and making sure not to hold back when the need to urinate arises.
Submitted on behalf of: Altman