Urinary Tract Infection |
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Symptoms of Urinary Tract Infection
Cystitis or infection
of the bladder can cause symptoms of
pain or burning sensation during urination,
increased frequency of urination, uncontrolled
desire to urinate, feeling of incomplete
release of urine from the bladder, foul-smelling,
discolored, or bloody urine, pelvic
or lower abdominal pain, mild fever,
and overall feeling of uneasiness.
Symptoms of kidney infection (a more
severe form of urinary tract infection)
include the above-mentioned symptoms
of cystitis as well as vomiting or nausea,
upper back and flank pain, shaking chills,
very high fever, and extreme fatigue.
Infection of the urethra (also a severe
form of urinary tract infection) can
also cause penile discharge in men.
Preventing Urinary Tract Infection
There
are certain steps that can be taken
to reduce the occurrence of urinary
tract infections. Here are a few
suggestions: |
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Drink
a large amount of clear fluids
such as water, broths and
soups, and fresh fruit and
vegetable juices. |
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Urinate when
you feel the urge to do so,
and avoid “holding it
in.” |
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Maintain
proper hygiene. Wipe from
the front to the back after
passing bowel movements. |
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Sexually
active women should urinate
within 15 minutes after sexual
intercourse to release the
bacteria that may have been
transmitted during the intercourse. |
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Avoid using
feminine hygiene products
such as deodorants, douches,
and sprays. |
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Wear cotton
underwear and change your
underwear frequently. |
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Do not use
deodorant sprays or other
feminine products in the genital
area because they can cause
irritation in the urethra. |
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Natural Cures
Cranberries
Cranberries
are scientifically proven to have certain
compounds that reduce the ability of
bacteria to adhere to bladder cells.
Therefore, as a result, cranberries
have the ability to prevent and cure
urinary tract infections. Studies indicate
that drinking cranberry juice several
times each day may help to cure urinary
tract infection.Preferably consume cranberry
juice that is made of 100% cranberry
juice without added sugar. However,
cranberry juice is very tart and may
be sweetened with beneficial sweeteners
such as honey or maple syrup. Cranberry
juice cocktail (cranberry juice mixed
with other fruit juices) can also be
used to cure and prevent urinary tract
infection. Cranberry juice concentrate
supplements are available in most health
stores and they can be used instead
of cranberry juice.
Probiotics
L. acidophilus,
B. bifidum, and L. bulgaricus are considered
to be probiotics, or friendly bacteria,
that naturally inhabit the colon and
vagina. A high level of probiotics in
the vagina and intestines prevents the
colonization of unwanted pathogenic
bacteria such as E. coli that cause
urinary tract infections. Additionally,
L.acidophilus and B. bifidum are known
to boost the immune system, aid in digestion,
and synthesize vitamins in the intestine.
Here are a few suggestions for how to
use probiotics to treat urinary tract
infection:
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Take
two capsules each of L. acidophilus
and B. bifidum (or one teaspoon
each of powdered supplement) along
with one teaspoon of L. bulgaricus
powder mixed in six to eight ounces
of tepid filtered water twice
each day. Continue with this therapy
for two weeks. |
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Alternatively,
take two combination capsules
that contain all three probiotics
in an oil-matrix carrier twice
each day. This treatment should
also be continued for two weeks.
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Yogurt contains
active L. acidophilus bacteria
that can aid in treating urinary
tract infection. Aside from including
yogurt in your daily diet, applying
yogurt right at the site of infection
can also help to alleviate the
burning and itching of urinary
tract infection. You may also
add one half of a teaspoon of
L. acidophilus powder to an eight
ounce cup of yogurt and use this
mixture to douche the vagina. |
D-Mannose
D-Mannose
is a naturally occurring simple sugar
that is believed to be a safe and practical
alternative for the treatment of urinary
tract infections. It is absorbed very
slowly in the system (approximately
eight times slower than glucose). It
is not directly converted into glycogen
or stored in the liver upon digestion
because it goes directly into the bloodstream
from the upper gastrointestinal tract.
D-Mannose is routed to the bladder and
is mostly filtered through the kidneys.
The infection-causing bacteria that
are present in the urinary tract attach
to the D-Mannose molecules and are expelled
out of the body through urination. D-mannose
supplements are available at most health
stores. Follow the instructions on the
label to determine what the correct
dosage is for the treatment of urinary
tract infection.
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Supports natural
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promote health
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in the urinary
system. |
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