What are some other home remedies for recurrent UTIs?
These lifestyle modifications may help in preventing recurrent UTIs in women:
- Drink plenty of water. Water helps to dilute your urine and flush out bacteria from the urinary tract.
- Wash the skin around the anus and genital area.
- Urinate as soon as you feel the urge, usually every 2 – 3 hours.
Some examples of natural therapeutics in preventing recurrent UTIs in women include:
- Herbal diuretics like goldenrod, lovage, parsley, and stinging nettle. They may increase urine volume and help in flushing out bacteria.
- Herbs with antimicrobial properties. Examples are bearberry, juniper leaf, Oregon grape, and goldenseal. They may directly kill microbes or stop them from adhering to epithelial cells.
- D-mannose is a sugar commonly found in plants, fruits/berries, and is synthesised by our bodies. It helps by stopping E. coli adhesion to epithelial cells.
- Probiotics (Lactobacilli) help establish normal ecology of the vagina and urinary tract pH. They are great in preventing recurrent UTIs in women who have a disturbed balance of the vaginal flora due to long-term antibiotics, post-menstruation and menopause.
When should I see a doctor for my recurrent UTI?
It’s a good idea to seek medical attention แทงบอล UFABET ราคาดีที่สุด ไม่มีขั้นต่ำ if you think you might have a recurrent UTI, especially if your symptoms are:
- Suggestive of an upper UTI infection, including a high fever (≥38°C ), flanks or back pain, shivering or chills, feeling ill, confused, agitated, and restlessness.
- Severe or getting worse
- Not improving after a few days
- Recurring frequently
Until studies are more conclusive as to the reasons why cranberry can help stop or prevent recurrent UTIs, it is best to stick to cranberry juice and to avoid other cranberry products in the quest against recurrent UTIs.
However, do take note of the sugar and calories that cranberry juices have. It is also important to note that cranberry products. Should be avoided if you are taking the blood-thinning medication warfarin because they can interact with warfarin and result in internal bleeding.