Guest Post - Effective Home Remedies for Urinary Tract Infection

                                                                   
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    Today we are featuring another guest post from Edith Gordon about Urinary Tract Infection home remedies.  Edith's contact information is located in her bio at the end of the article.  Please feel free to contact her with questions or leave her a comment after the article.



 

Effective Home Remedies for Urinary Tract Infection

UTI or Urinary Tract Infection, commonly called bladder infection, is often caused by E. coli bacteria.  In general, UTI involves the kidneys, ureters, and the bladder or urethra.  The infection typically only spreads in the lower urinary tract – the bladder.

Women are more prone to UTI compared to men because they have shorter and more exposed urethras which allow the germs to quickly enter their bladders.

People who can easily be infected with UTI are those who do not drink an ample amount of water, diabetics, and pregnant women.

Common Signs and Symptoms of Urinary Tract Infection

·         Pain and a burning sensation every time you urinate.

·         Recurring fever and chills.

·         You often feel the urgency to urinate but only a small amount of urine comes out when you visit the restroom.

·         Your belly becomes tender and heavy.

·         Your urine discharge is cloudy and has an unpleasant odor.

·         You experience nausea and vomiting.

·         You experience lower back pains.

Proven Effective Home Remedies for Urinary Tract Infection

Taking antibiotics is the most common way of killing the germs which cause the infection in your bladder.  Below are some alternatives or home-remedies which could help you get rid of UTI and relieve yourself from the pain it causes.

Make use of baking soda – Mix ½ tablespoon of baking soda into an 8-ounce glass of water.  Drink this if you notice any signs or symptoms of UTI.   The baking soda helps balance the amount of acidic urine in your system.

Drink lots of water – This is the very basic way to help your system get rid of unwanted substances by flushing the germs away. Water therapy is very beneficial to your body because it has vitamins and minerals that help your immune system fight off the infection.

Try fresh cranberry juice – This is the most commonly used home-remedy to treat bladder infection both in men and women.  The fresh cranberry juice has a component that disables bacteria to cling the cells in your urinary tract.

Try aromatherapy – This is a simple home-remedy to get rid of the pain caused by UTI and can also reduce the occurrence of its symptoms.  Make use of sandalwood, bergamot, tea tree, frankincense and juniper in preparing for your oil and rub it over your belly or bladder area.

Other recommended home-remedies for UTI treatment are Echinacea and Tincture.

Author Bio:

Edith Gordon is a freelance writer and a health blogger. She’s currently doing some online research about vaginal mesh lawsuit and related topics. She can be reached through twitter @edithgordon.

 

References:

http://www.home-remedies-for-you.com/remedy/Urinary-Tract-Infection-%28UTI%29.html

http://www.emedicinehealth.com/urinary_tract_infections/page6_em.htm#Self-Care at Home

http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/urinary-tract-infections-in-teens-and-adults-topic-overview

http://www.emedicinehealth.com/urinary_tract_infections/article_em.htm