Preventions you must take to avoid UTI

Urinary tract infection or UTI is an infection caused in any part of the urinary system. Kidney, ureters, bladder, and urethra are the most affected by the UTI. in most UTI’s infections involve the lower urinary tract — the bladder and the urethra.

UTI is quite common in women than in men. The infection which is limited to the bladder is painful and annoying. While it can be treated serious consequences can occur if a UTI spreads to your kidneys.

Typically the treatment for UTI is antibiotics while herbal UTI supplements can also work. You can also take steps to reduce your chances of getting a UTI in the first place.

Here are some tips you can apply if you have UTI or symptoms of UTI

Urinate frequently: 

Do not hold your pee it is the prime cause of many issues. If there are any bacteria present in the Virginia controlling urination can help them develop into a full-fledged urinary tract infection.

Maintain hygiene: 

It is also very important to keep urinal hygiene. After every bowel movement always tries to wipe intimate areas from front to back. This will prevent bacteria from the anus entering the vagina or urethra.

Maintain sexual hygen:

After sex hygene can save you from transferring bacteria to the urethra or vaginal area. Urinate and wash right before and after sexual intercourse. Urinating and washing the urethra or the vaginal area will flush out bacteria that may lurk in your bladder before sex or that may have been introduced during sex.

Wear cotton underwear: 

Don’t be harsh on your skin. The cotton fabric makes moisture escape while other doesn't and creates a potential breeding ground for bacteria. You can also avoid tight-fitting clothing and pantyhose.

Avoid coffee, alcohol, and soft drinks: 

These drinks contain citrus juices or caffeine. Avoid taking such drinks can irritate your bladder and tend to aggravate your frequent or urgent need to urinate.