Here are some measures you can take when suffering from UTI

UTI’s are extremely common among men and women these days, but especially among women. These can be very dangerous if not taken care of properly. Here are some things you should keep in mind when suffering from one.

1. UTI’s can be diagnosed with the help of simple urine test. The urine samples show the presence of pus cells and depending on how many there are, it can be decided whether the infection is mild or strong.

2. Once diagnosed you must increase you liquid and fluid intake by at least 5 times. Drink a lot of water and natural cranberry juice. While water helps flush out the infection from the system, cranberry juice has medicinal properties that disallow the bacteria from sticking to the tract.

3. Stop using all public washrooms and ensure personal hygiene at all times, wherever you go.

4. Wear clean, dry and loose clothing when suffering from an infection as rough, tight or synthetic fabric can irritate you even more.

5. If not taken care of, the infection can spread upto your kidney and cause awful problems, so ensure that care is taken at all times. If the infection lasts longer, seek medical help immediately.

More remedies….

Yogurt – People suffering from frequent, recurring UTI can benefit a lot by using yogurt as a home remedy. The lactobacilli-bacteria present in the yogurt, are thought to reduce the occurrence of urinary tract infection.

 Pineapple- This tropical fruit does much more than just looking good in your fruit salads. Rich with the enzyme bromelain, pineapples are an effective natural treatment for urinary tract infections. Best of all, this fruit is sweet, versatile and easy. You can’t go wrong with it.

Cranberry to the Rescue- Cranberry, belonging to the same plant family as blueberry, is your single one-stop-solution for a urinary tract infection. A number of studies have confirmed its use as an effective treatment for UTI. It works in a way similar to blueberries-doesn’t allow the infection-causing bacteria to breed, presenting a mild antibiotic effect.

Pure cranberry juice can be a bit bitter on your taste buds; try adding a couple of other fruits that you love for a mixed fruit juice.

 Vitamin C- People suffering from recurrent urinary tract infections can try Vitamin C supplements or adding more vitamin C rich foods like amla, lemon and oranges to their diet. Vitamin C creates an acidic environment in the bladder and the urinary tract, which doesn’t allow potentially-harmful bacteria to enter. Most practitioners prescribe 5,000mg of vitamin C a day for patients having recurrent UTI.

Vinegar – Vinegar too is thought to possess the ability to curb frequent UTIs. It works by alkalinizing the environment of the bladder and the urinary tract, making the pH intolerable for the infection-causing bacteria to breed in. Just add a couple of teaspoons of vinegar to a glass of warm water, and gulp it down.

Baking Soda- Baking soda as a home remedy may not be the most edible treatment, but it does have extraordinary benefits in relieving burning and reducing the frequency of urination for a person suffering from UTI. Mix 1tsp of baking soda to a cup of cold water; a simple home remedy that works like magic!