Urinary tract infection advice

Thurs afternoon I had surgery for uterine polyps. I could drink no water after 6 AM Thurs AM. By 5 PM Thursday I had painful urination and a full bladder feeling with little or no results. Did my surgery cause my infection, as I believe it did?
(19 Feb 2008)

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Health advice for Urinary Tract Infection

Have a solution of ½ tsp of baking soda in water to get relief from the condition.
Consume cranberry juice directly or mixed with some apple juice.
Drink plenty of warm water the whole day.
Rub a mixture of the oils of Bergamot, Sandalwood, Juniper, Tea Tree and frankincense on the bladder area 2 to 3 times daily. Continue with this massage for sometime even after the symptoms subside.
Consume 2 to 3 capsules of the herbs Goldenseal, Echinacea or Oregon grape thrice everyday.
Drink fresh berry juice everyday and increase your intake of vitamin C for the prevention of bacterial growth due to acidic environment in the bladder and urinary tract.
Eat a bowl of pineapple as it contains bromelain which cure the infection.
Clean your genital area before having an intercourse and urinate after it.
Drink lots of water. Avoid smoking and excess alcohol consumption.
Do hot compression on the lower abdomen and use acupuncture to get more relief.
Take warm water sitz bath 2 times a day. You can also add apple cider vinegar in the water.
Wear comfortable and cotton underpants and change them frequently. Sleep without them at nights and wash the area with warm water.

answered by D D on 21 Feb 2008, 12:28:23

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