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Sodium Bicarbonate for Urinary Tract Infections

Urinary tract infections occur when bacteria invades the urinary tract. Bladder infections are the most common form, followed by more serious kidney infections. A urinary tract infection generally will cause painful urination, intense urgency to urinate, fever and lower abdominal pain. It is important to find effective ways, such as using sodium bicarbonate, to heal your infection.

  1. Importance

    • Urinary tract infections are the second most common form of bodily infection and are responsible for nearly 8 million doctor visits every year.

    Significance

    • Because antibiotics are the most commonly prescribed treatment for UTI's, bacteria is growing more and more resistant to such drugs and therefore less effective. Additionally, antibiotics can weaken your immune system thereby making you more susceptible to recurrent infections. As a result, it is important to find alternative ways, such as sodium bicarbonate, to fight UTIs.

    Sodium Bicarbonate with Water

    • One of the best ways to heal a UTI is to flush out the bacteria by consuming large amounts of water. To maximize the healing power of water, however, you should add one teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate to the first pint of water. Because it neutralizes the acidity of urine, sodium bicarbonate helps to relieve the burning sensation caused by most UTIs.

    Sodium Bicarbonate with Tea

    • Consuming various herbal teas, such as dandelion, goldenrod, cranberry and corn silk tea, can help to relieve and heal urinary tract infections. Adding a sprinkle of sodium bicarbonate to the tea before drinking is an excellent way to get the maximum healing power of the herbal tea, because you will benefit not only from the herbs but also from the sodium bicarbonate which will lessen the burning sensation felt during urination.

    Warning

    • Although sodium bicarbonate can help to relieve the pain associated with urinary tract infections, this remedy may not be enough to cure you. If you do not see vast improvement after several days of natural cures, you should seek professional medical advice.

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