Urinary Tract Infection: What and How?
What is a urinary tract infection?
A urinary tract infection (UTI) occurs when bacteria (germs) get into the urinary tract and multiply. The urinary tract is made up of the bladder, urethra and the two ureters and kidneys. Research shows that five women will have at least one urinary tract infection in her lifetime. These germs usually enter the urinary tract through the urethra, the tube that carries urine out of the body, and travel up to the bladder. This results in redness, swelling and pain in the urinary tract. If a UTI is not treated promptly, the bacteria can move up to the kidneys and cause a more serious type of infection, called pyelonephrities. For more information go National Kidney Foundation http://www.kidney.org/.
What causes urinary tract infection (UTI)?
- Often the result of improper bathroom hygiene (wiping back to front)
- Sexual intercourse
What are the symptoms?
- Urgent need to urine, often with only a few drops of urine to pass
- A burning feeling when urinating
- Cloudy or blood-tinged urine
- Strong odor
- Fatigue
Traditional:
- Oral antibiotic medication
- Drink pure cranberry juice (concentrated)
- Eat raw cranberry bogs
- Take organic urinary support supplement
- Drink plenty of water
- When using the bathroom wipe from the back (travel with wet wipes)
- Clean genital area every day, between and before sexual activity
- Wear cotton crouch underpants
- Avoid too tight pants or underpants
- Sleep in no underwear or loose pajamas pants or gowns
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Doc V
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