Treating Bladder Infection
If you have ever had a bladder infection you know how painful it can be. It is uncomfortable and irritating. In America women go to their doctor 6 to 9 million times a year. Most of time the treatment for a bladder infection is antibiotics. At least 10 to 20 percent of women will experience a bladder infection at least once over a 12 month period.
Most of the time bladder infections are result of bacteria. When you have a bladder infection your bladder interior walls are inflamed. This inflammation is known as cystitis.
Signs You Are Experiencing Cystitis
1. Urinating Frequently
2. Urgent Need To Urinate
3. Pain When Urinating
4. Cramping In Abdomen
5. Lower Back Pain
6. Fever
Most infections in the bladder especially with women can come from the frequent use of antibiotics. Antibiotics destroy good bacteria in the body. Also, a poor diet, stress can causes the immune system to be weak. This increases the chances of getting an infection. A lot of time women may experience bladder infection during menopause.
Causes Of Bladder Infections:
· bacteria
· chlamydia
· mycoplasma
· immobility
· insufficient fluid intake
· surgical procedure within the urinary tract
· a urinary catheter
· urinary obstruction, which is a blockage in the bladder or urethra
· urinary tract abnormality, which is caused by birth defects or injuries
· urinary retention, which is difficulty emptying the bladder
· narrowed urethra
· enlarged prostate
· bowel incontinence
· pregnancy
· diabetes
How To Reduce The Chance Of An Bladder Infection
· drink six to eight glasses of water a day, but consult with your doctor about the correct amount of fluid to drink if you have kidney failure
· drink cranberry juice daily
· go to the bathroom, don’t hold it
· avoid drinking sugary drinks
· Get more vitamin C ( Green Leafy Vegetables)
· Avoid Citus Fruit Juices ( Orange, Lemon, Lime, Grapefuit)
· urinate as soon as you feel the need
· wipe from front to back after urinating if you are female
· don’t use douches, feminine hygiene sprays, or powders
· take showers instead of baths
· wear cotton underwear and loose-fitting clothes
· change your underwear daily
· wear sanitary pads instead of tampons
· avoid using a diaphragm or spermicide and change to an alternate form of birth control
· avoid using a diaphragm or spermicide and change to an alternate form of birth control
· use nonspermicidal lubricated condoms
· urinate before and after sexual activity
· Drink 2-3 litres of fluids (wate
· Go to the bathroom as often as you need to – don’t hold it in
· Avoid drinking alcohol, coffee or citrus juices (orange, lemon, lime, grapefruit), as they can irritate the bladder
· Avoid drinking sugary drinks
· Drink cranberry juice to prevent future infections (this will not heal current infections but may prevent future bouts). However, do not drink cranberry juice if you are taking a blood-thinning medication such as warfarin
· Get more Vitamin C (for example from leafy green vegetables and tomatoes)
Symptoms Of A Bladder Infection
· cloudy or bloody urine
· urinating more often than usual
· foul-smelling urine
· pain or burning when urinating
· a frequent sensation of having to urinate, which is called urgency
· cramping or pressure in the lower abdomen or lower back
· scanty flow or dribbling
· fever
· nausea and vomiting
· cramps in abdomen and lower back pain
Best Diet For Bladder Infections:
1. Eat whole foods
2. Drink 8 glasses of water
3. Drink cranberry juice
4. Eat watermelon, celery, parsley
5. Don’t eat spicy foods, sugary foods, caffeine, salty food, processed foods, refined foods, drinks