ByE bYe To UTI
It is said
that the best way for urinary tract infection treatment is its prevention. If
you have UTI there’s one thing I would like you to know, there are millions of
others just like you… However females are more susceptible to UTIs
than males. According to the National Health Service (NHS), UK, 1 in every 3
women will have a UTI before she is 24 years old, and about half of all females
will have at least one UTI during their lifetime.
What is urinary tract infection?
Your urinary
tract is the system that makes urine and carries it out of your body. It
includes your bladder and kidneys and the tubes that connect them. When germs
get into this system, they can cause an infection.
Causes ?
The infection is usually caused by
bacteria called Escherichia coli. Urine contains a range of salt, fluids
and waste produces, but does not usually have bacteria in it. Bacteria entering
the bladder or kidney can reproduce rapidly in the urine, causing a UTI
(urinary tract infection).
Symptoms ?
- You feel like you have to urinate often, but not much urine comes out when you do burning sensation, pain and or discomfort while urinating
- Lower abdominal pain
- Fever and chills
- Pain on one side of your back under your ribs
- Urine is cloudy or smells bad
- Nausea or vomiting
- Belly feels tender or heavy
- Sometimes blood in urine
Home remedies
Of course, visiting a doctor will be a good thing to do if
you experience some of the above mentioned signs and symptoms so that you get
treated as soon as possible (sooner the better), but here I have listed a few
home remedies which would be helpful in combating the urinary tract infections
right from the comfort of your home.
ü Cranberry juice- studies have shown that drinking cranberry
juice helps reduce the risk of developing UTI’s
ü Urination- do not hold urine in, go whenever u feel like
going.
ü Genital hygiene
ü Fluid intake- increase your fluid intake incorporating soup,
herbal teas, coconut water etc...
ü Bottom wiping -
after going to the toilet, wipe your bottom from front to back.
ü Fruits- increase your intake of fruits rich in vitamin C such
as lemons, limes, and oranges to name a few.
ü High protein diet- meat, fish, eggs, plums alongside nuts and
healthy grains.
It is very important to know and be aware of the symptoms
that go along with the urinary tract infection. This painful and uncomfortable
condition can become extreme if not treated properly or in timely fashion.
Early detection is very crucial in preventing this awful condition. So take
care everyone, lead a healthy life.. d(-
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