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Natural UTI Remedy
Natural UTI infections remedy
(16 Oct 2009)
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UTI is the abbreviation for a common condition called urinary tract infection. As the name suggest this condition affects the urinary tract of an individual. The urinary system basically consists of the ureters, kidney, bladder and urethra.
Any infection experienced by these organs could be termed as a urinary tract infection. However, this condition mainly affects the lower part of the urinary tract that consists of the bladder and urethra. In severe cases the infection may travel up the lower urinary tract and affect the kidneys as well. This situation should be avoided at all cost, as once the infection reaches the kidneys it could cause kidney damage or even kidney failure. Women are more susceptible to this condition as the distance between the urethra and bladder is relatively smaller, when compared with men. However, men who experience urinary tract infections have to endure more pain, as an UTI in a man is a very severe condition. Antibiotics are the most preferred form of treatment when it comes to getting rid of a urinary tract infection. Home remedies help in speeding up the recovery process and also helps in avoiding future encounters with this painful condition. Please visit your doctor immediately, as he or she will prescribe you with an effective antibiotic for treating a urinary tract infection. In addition to that here are a few remedies that can help speed up your recovery:
- Baking soda is very effective in treating an urinary tract infection. Mix half a teaspoon of baking soda in a glass of water (approximately 8 ounces) and drink this solution. Baking soda has the potency of increasing the acidic level of urine, thus helping in eliminating the bacteria that causes UTI.
- Cranberry juice possesses effective anti bacterial properties. Starting your day with a glass of cranberry juice will also prove beneficial in treating an urinary tract infection.
- Increasing your dietary intake of ginger and garlic will also prove beneficial in speeding up your recovery process. Both, ginger and garlic possess effective anti bacterial and anti fungal properties that will help in eliminating your infection effectively.
- Pineapples are also effective when it comes to treating urinary tract infections. Pineapples contain an enzyme called bromelain that is believed to be very effective in treating urinary tract infections.
- You can apply a warm compress on your lower abdominal area in order to experience relief from the pain and uneasiness caused by this condition.
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answered by c on 16 Oct 2009, 1:37:37
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