How to Prevent A Urinary Tract Infection

A urinary tract infection, otherwise known as, bladder infection, is a very painful and uncomfortable experience. Learning about the things that you can do to avoid developing urinary tract infections, can help you to ward them off.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Cranberry juice
• Plenty of water
• Good hygiene
• Other preventive measures

1. Increase the amount of liquid that you consume. Drinking plenty of water helps to flush out waste from your body.

2. Cranberry juice is good to help ward of a urinary tract infection. Drink plain cranberry juice regularly.

3. After using the bathroom, always wipe from front to back. This will help to prevent the spread of bacteria which can lead to urinary tract infections.

4. Urinate after sexual intercourse. Practice good hygiene after intercourse, making sure to clean the genital area including the area around the rectal region.

5. As soon as you feel like you need to urinate, you should do so immediately. Do not keep your bladder full because this will lead to a urinary tract infection.

6. Stay away from bubble baths, instead take showers. Women should avoid using feminine products that are scented, such as scented sanitary napkins.

Tips & Warnings

• Take vitamin C supplement to build up your resistance against bladder infections.
• Wear cotton underwear.
• Avoid drinking coffee, sodas and alcohol. These can irritate the bladder.
• See your doctor if you think you may have a urinary tract infection. Failure to do so can lead to complications such as, kidney failure.

[cyclegirl98]

on 10/6/2008 Really great advice. I'm really bad at drinking water, but I love Cranberry juice. Thanks for posting this!

[kaseysviewblog]

on 10/4/2008 very good tips!

[Cateeto]

on 10/4/2008 Very good advice.

[Gardengates]

on 10/4/2008 I munch a few dried cranberries in the morning. They're a good snack and seem to be working well as a preventative of these infections.