What Is
a Urinary Tract Infection?
A urinary
tract infection, or UTI, is an infection in any part of your urinary system,
which includes your kidneys, bladder, ureters, and urethra.
If
you're a woman, your chance of getting a urinary tract infection is high. Some
experts rank your lifetime risk of getting one as high as 1 in 2, with many
women having repeat infections, sometimes for years. About 1 in 10 men will get
a UTI in their lifetime.
Symptoms
of UTI:
· Burning
sensation when urinating
·
Cloudy,
dark, reddish and strange-smelling urine
·
Constant
pressure or pain in the lower abdomen
·
A
frequent or intense urge to urinate
·
Feeling
unable to empty bladder completely
Here's
how to prevent UTIs and how to make it less likely you'll get one in the first
place.
·
Drink
plenty of water to flush bacteria out of bladder
·
Wipe
from front to back as bacteria tend to hang around anus area
·
Cleanse
genitals area and urinate immediately before and after intercourse can help
flush bacteria out of the urinary tract
·
Drinking
cranberry juice can help to promote healthy urinary tract
·
Urinary
alkalizer can help to neutralize the acidity of urine and providing an alkaline
PH environment which prevents the growth of bacteria
·
Probiotic
can help to reduce the recurrence of urinary tract infection
·
Avoid
potentially irritating feminine products in the genital area as it can irritate
the urethra
·
Change
of birth control method such as avoiding diaphragms, unlubricated or
spermicide-treated condoms which can all contribute to bacterial growth
·
Avoid
holding urine as this will allow bacteria to circulate in the bladder to
establish an infection
·
Change
tampons and feminine pads often
·
Wear
cotton underwear
·
Take
showers instead of baths
·
Avoid
tight-fitting clothing and pantyhose
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