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Home Remedies for urinary tract infection
What can I do for a UTI infection from home? I am away from home and not able to see a doctor for 7 days is there something I can do now?
(27 Mar 2008)
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Natural Treatment for Urinary Tract Infection
When bacteria enter the urinary tube, it results in a urinary tract infection (UTI). A UTI is mostly is a female problem though men are known to suffer from it as well. Children do get UTIs but these cases are usually quite few, especially in comparison to the adults.
The common symptoms for a UTI include a burning sensation when you are urinating, the need to void urine very frequently, and blood in the urine. You should ensure that you treat a UTI at once because if left untreated, it could develop in more complications such as a bladder infection which may finally result in a kidney infection.
The easiest way to treat this is to flush the bacteria out.
Ensure that you drink copious quantities of liquids, especially water. As soon as you feel the first signs of a UTI, you should mix a little baking soda in a regular sized glass of water and drink this solution. It will help raise the acid-base balance of your urine. According to some studies, cranberry juice has also proved beneficial while treating a UTI because this juice prevents bacteria from sticking to the sides of the urinary tract. If you have some associated pain, you can ease it by using a heating pad on your abdominal region. You should also dress comfortably and ensure that you do not wear any tight clothing while you have this infection.
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answered by G M on 27 Mar 2008, 10:30:51
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