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Health advice on urinary tract infection
how do i get rid of a urinary tract infection?
(10 Sep 2007)
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Cures for urinary tract infection during pregnancy?
Pregnancy can make you susceptible to a number of illnesses. Bladder infection is just one condition that could cause you immense discomfort at the time of your pregnancy.
There are however certain cures for bladder infection during pregnancy. These cures include both, medication as well as certain home remedies tha. It is always best that you speak to your doctor before you use any medication or home treatment as it could lead to serious problems for the you as well as the growing fetus. Some of the common cures for a UTI infection include drinking a mixture of baking soda and water. Baking soda helps in raising the acidic urine’s acid-base balance. Drinking plenty of fluids can also help in treating this condition. Water is the best remedy. It is necessary to drink 8-10 glasses of water on a daily basis. Cranberry juice and other fresh berry juices have also been found to be most effective in treating the condition. Do not delay if you have to visit the washroom as this could lead to other infections of the urinary tract. One should also increase their Vitamin C intake. It is necessary that over the counter medications should all be prescribed by your doctor.
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answered by A S on 29 Sep 2011, 11:44:59
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Home remedies urinary tract infection?
While the symptoms of urinary tract infection could cause you lots of discomfort and worry, it is necessary to understand that this is a fairly common problem that can be treated easily. However it is also important to note that if this problem is left untreated it can cause a fever and may even be harmful for your kidneys. This condition is particularly common among pregnant women as pregnancy disturbs the proper emptying of the bladder while passing urine. Some of the common natural remedies for urinary tract infection include drinking plenty of water and other fluids as this will help drain the infection causing bacteria out of the body. Drinking cranberry juice is found to be particularly beneficial in reducing or curing this urinary tract infection. One should also eat plenty of fresh yogurts as the good bacteria present in yogurt can help in easing the discomfort of this UTI. Try also making a mixture of baking soda and water. This can be done by adding half a teaspoon of baking soda to a glass. This helps in increasing the urine’s acid base balance. Another useful tip is to increase your intake of foods that are rich in Vitamin C. You should also keep your doctor informed on the remedies you are using to treat the condition.
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answered by G M on 14 Sep 2011, 5:23:39
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Take wheat grass 1 shot 3x a day and drink lots of water.
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answered by s s on 11 Sep 2007, 9:52:49
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