Prebiotics as well as probiotics can restore your balance of bacteria in the gut. Probiotics are healthy beneficial bacteria found in different foods which help to maintain a healthy bacterial gut environment. Yes the probiotic that you mentioned - probiotic OMX-12 will definitely help along with the other antibiotics to treat urinary tract infection. However before starting, it would be wise to have a word with your specialist who prescribed you the medications. Probiotic bacteria like acidophilus and lactobacilli are naturally found in fermented foods like yoghurt. You can consume yoghurt daily or can have 2-3 glasses of buttermilk to promote the growth of healthy bacteria. Also external application of yoghurt near the vagina 30 minutes before taking a shower would also help in faster recovery of the infection. Besides keep the following points in mind for quick recovery from urinary tract infection:
- Listen to all the calls; never hold back the urge to urinate. Increase the fluid consumption in the form of boiled water, barley water, and fruit juices especially cranberry juice, coconut water. The extra fluid which you include in your day will flush and dilute the unwanted substances (toxins) from your body.
- Avoid the consumption of alcohol, beer, caffeine, fried/oily foods, cheese, chocolates, spicy foods, carbonated beverages, colas and sodas.
- Keep the genital area clean and dry as far as possible. Avoid scratching, for better circulation of air wear cotton panties and avoid tight fitted clothes.
answered by Dr S