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How to stop burning when urinating.
(30 Nov 2008)

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If you are troubled with the problem of burning while urinating, chances are that you are suffering from an infection of some sort. This is not a normal occurrence. Sometimes people do experience some element of discomfort when they urinate after a long period of time.


But this does not necessarily burn and certainly, it may not be classified as a normal thing. Frequent urination is essential in keeping your kidneys functioning properly as well as maintaining the health of the urinary tract. It would be a good idea to get yourself medically examined in order to determine whether you are actually suffering from an infection of any kind.


It is always good to know before you embark upon any procedures to take care of the condition. There are some simple things you can do to resolve the burning issue in any case. The first would be to start drinking large quantities of water. This will help you by automatically flushing out your system gradually. In fact, the more water you drink, the better your system will be flushed out. You can also add a pinch of baking soda to a glass of water about thrice a day and not more. While the soda will help to cleanse out your urinary tract, it may also cause gas and bloating if you add too much. A lot of water passing from your urinary tract will also ensure that the excessive salt concentration in your urine in reduced, which will in turn reduce burning.

The other thing you can do is to apply fresh and unflavored yogurt to your genital area. This will relieve you of any surface infection you may be suffering from. You can also leave this on for some time for best results. The living bacteria in the yogurt will feed off any live bacteria on your skin and will effectively cure you very well. Another excellent treatment for any kind of urinary infection is to drink pots of cranberry juice. Cranberry juice will naturally cleanse your urinary tract and will help you to get rid of the infection quickly. Keep in mind, however, that these remedies will only help if you are suffering from some mild infection. If your infection is strong and of a more serious nature, you will find that you have to follow a proper medical routine to take care of it. Sometimes, antibiotics are also a requirement in resolving a urinary tract infection.

answered by G M on 30 Nov 2008, 3:52:41

 

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