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Home Remedies for Urinary Infection

Signs of an infection in the urinary tract or bladder include frequent urination and pain while urinating (burning and stinging). Several factors play a role in urinary tract infections, and antibiotics are commonly used to recover from infections. But in the early stages of a UTI, there are ways to fight the infection with home remedies.

  1. Fluids and Urinary Tract Infections

    • Drinking at least eight glasses of water a day can prevent urinary tract infections because an increased intake of fluids stimulates the kidneys and promotes the release of infection-causing bacterium.

      If battling a urinary tract infection, immediately increase your intake of water and cranberry juice. Water helps get rid of bacterium in the urinary tract, while cranberry juice (or cranberry capsules) increases the acidic level in your bladder and stops the growth of bacteria.

    Relieve UTI Pain

    • Along with painful urination, back pain and lower pelvic pain are common signs of a urinary tract infection. Taking antibiotics to treat a UTI can improve pain. But if you prefer to treat a urinary tract infection with home remedies, heat therapy is an effective way to ease inflammation and reduce pelvic pressure.

      Periodically placing a heating pad on painful spots for 10 to 20 minutes reduces inflammation. If you don't have a heating pad, soak in a hot bath or sit in a hot tub. You can also take over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen to reduce the pain.

    Boost Your Immune System

    • Like any type of infection, fighting a UTI calls for strengthening your immune system and destroying the bacterium that prompts the infection. When battling a cold or flu, it's common for patients to increase their intake of vitamin C and experiment with various supplements purposed to improve their immunities. This method also works with urinary tract infections, and taking vitamin C supplements can boost your immune system's response and help you fight the infection faster. According to the Doctors Book of Home Remedies, take 1,000 mg of vitamin C a day to remedy a urinary tract or bladder infection.

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