How to Prevent A Urinary Tract Infection From Returning

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The Urinary Tract

Looking to learn how to prevent a urinary tract infection? A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection anywhere in the urinary tract. There are several organs in your urinary tract system which includes the ureters, kidneys, urethra, prostate and the bladder. UTIs are painful but curable. But here are ways to prevent a UTI from returning.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Water
Cranberry Juice
Cotton Underwear
Loose Fitting Clothes
Vitamin C

Step 1

Drink lots of water. 6-8 glasses is suggested. The water helps flush bacteria from your system.
Step 2

Avoid tight fitting pants and nylon underwear which helps the bacteria grow by trapping moisture. Wear loose fitting clothes as well as cotton underwear.
Step 3

When you use the bathroom always wipe from front to back.
Step 4

When you feel the urge to go to the bathroom, then do so. If urine stays in the bladder for too long then it can cause bacteria to grow.
Step 5

After having sexual intercourse go to the bathroom to urinate. This help eliminate any bacteria that may have entered your urethra during intercourse.
Step 6

Take either Vitamin C or drink cranberry juice rcuase it increases the acid in the urine making it hard for bacteria to grow.

Tips & Warnings

Drink 6-8 glasses of water a day.
Avoid tight fitting jeans.
If you use a diaphragm or spermicide for birth control this increases the chance for bacteria to grow leading to UTIs.

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