You will not treat the presence of Infection in urinary system, but the
infection which is causing them to appear. The treatment that is
necessary will depend on the nature of the infection.
Clear infections - Your doctor will perform an examination and
prescribe a round of antibiotics to clear up the infection. In extreme
cases, hospitalization may be necessary to treat a kidney infection that
is life threatening.
Personal hygiene - While attempting to clear an infection in
the urinary system it is essential to practice high levels of
cleanliness. Wash the genital area frequently with warm water and gentle
soap, making a point of patting the area
thoroughly dry afterward.
Avoid sexual contact until you have cleared the infection. Wear clean
underwear and change your underwear and towels every day to avoid
spreading the bacteria further. Keep your hands away from the genital
area and wash your hands after cleaning yourself or using the bathroom
to avoid spreading the bacteria to others.
Proper diet - Eating a nutritious diet can help you prevent
developing infections that lead to leukocytes in the building. Consuming
cranberries and cranberry juice creates a lining in the urinary tract
that makes it difficult for bacteria to adhere and grow. Avoid drinking
cranberry juice that has high sugar content as this can lead to other
health concerns. Drinking a mixture of water and baking soda can alter
the pH in your urinary system which can help expel bacteria causing an
infection.Although it’s not widely recommended by doctors, baking soda may help
with the burning pain of UTIs, says Kandis Rivers, MD, a urologist at
Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Mich. However, cranberries are probably a
better food source to turn to, she says. Consuming foods high in B and C vitamins can help you
maintain a healthy immune system which will help you fight off
infections more effectively. Avoid Tomato, coffee, tobacco, liquors etc.,
When you’re doubled over from the pain of a urinary tract infection
(UTI), it’s good to know that you have options. While antibiotic drugs
can bring relief from pain and other UTI symptoms, certain UTI home remedies
can help, too. And what better place to look for relief than in your
own kitchen? Food remedies like cranberry juice and yogurt — even garlic
and onions — all have a place in your UTI treatment plan.
Cranberries contain hippuric acid, which helps prevent bacteria from
clinging to the urethra. A recent study found that they’re not as
effective as antibiotics, but experts say they still may be useful, as
many people develop drug resistance or have adverse reactions to the
medicine. In a review of 10 studies that involved 1,049 people, women
who took cranberry supplements had a significantly lower risk of getting
UTIs than women who took a placebo. Be sure to drink unsweetened cranberry juice
to avoid excess sugar and calories. Aim for 16 to 32 ounces a day, Dr.
Lucille says. If drinking unsweetened juice doesn’t appeal to you, try
taking 400 milligrams of a cranberry supplement each day, she suggests. Wet Your Whistle With Water:
One of the most important things you can do when you have a urinary tract infection
is to drink water. It helps flush the bacteria away, says Holly
Lucille, ND, a naturopathic physician in private practice in West
Hollywood, Calif., and author of Creating and Maintaining Balance: A Woman’s Guide to Safe, Natural Hormone Health.
She recommends drinking half of your body weight in ounces of water, up
to 80 ounces a day. If you weigh 120 pounds, for example, aim for 60
ounces.
Yogurt With Probiotics:
Only small studies have been done on the effect of probiotics
on urinary tract infections, but researchers do know that probiotics,
which are beneficial bacteria, can help the body fight some infections.
All yogurt starts out with healthy bacteria, but some yogurts contain
extra bacteria that are beneficial for the gut. Lucille recommends that
you eat yogurt regularly and start taking a probiotic supplement twice a
day for 30 days as soon as you start to feel UTI symptoms coming on.
Get More Garlic and Onions:
Although there haven’t been studies to back it up, garlic and onions are thought to help fight urinary tract infection
because of their antimicrobial activity, which means they could help to
kill bacteria and other microorganisms and prevent them from growing in
the body. Lucille recommends including these foods in an overall
healthy diet.
The Power of Vitamin C:
As an antioxidant, vitamin C
keeps your bladder and urethra healthy and working well, Lucille says.
But it also makes your urine more acidic, which helps to prevent
bacteria from growing and causing UTIs, The highest
recommended dose for adults is 2000 milligrams (mg) per day, but for an
acute UTI, your doctor may recommend higher doses for a few days.
Because of potential side effects of high doses of vitamin C, it's
important to check with your doctor before you try higher doses.
Bring On the Blueberries:
Blueberries are cousins of cranberries and another strong antioxidant that can help keep your body healthy and free of infection. It’s helpful to eat blueberries regularly — but when you’re looking for a medicinal effect, you need to consume even more, Lucille says. She says that by drinking 100 percent blueberry juice within the first 24 hours after UTI symptoms begin, you should notice that your symptoms start to decrease.
Pig Out on Pineapple:
Pineapple contains bromelain, a mixture of enzymes that may decrease inflammation from infection. Scientists think bromelain may even kill bacteria and viruses, which would make it effective for fighting or treating urinary tract infections. However, there is no proof of this effect as yet, and you’ll have to take bromelain as a supplement to get a medicinal effect. Be aware that it may cause serious interactions with many different medications, so be sure to check with your doctor if you plan to take the supplement.
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