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Bladder Infection Treatment and Relief

Bacterium causes bladder infections; if left untreated, bacteria can spread throughout the urinary tract and eventually infect the kidneys. Thus, it is vital to recognize and treat early signs of an infection. With medication and home remedies, you can relieve symptoms of a bladder infection, which generally include painful urination and pelvic pain.

  1. Relieve Symptoms With Antibiotics

    • Because these infections develop after bacterium enters the urinary tract, antibiotics are a highly effective remedy. Doctors prescribe antibiotics based on the severity of an infection. But in most cases, you can expect to take the drugs for three to seven days. Antibiotics are effective because they stop the growth of bacteria and fight infections. There are different types of antibiotics; if one drug is ineffective, doctors may prescribe or experiment with another type. For the best results, take antibiotics as instructed by your doctor.

    Flush Bacteria From Urinary Tract

    • Mild bladder infections may not require antibiotics, wherein symptoms gradually improve without treatment. However, you can speed your recovery by increasing your consumption of water and certain juices (cranberry and orange juice). Relieving a mild bladder infection necessitates removing bacteria from the urinary tract. You can accomplish this by drinking a minimum of eight glasses of water a day. Thus, your body stimulates your kidneys to get rid of excess fluids. In turn, your body flushes bacteria from the bladder and urinary tract. What's more, the ingredients in cranberry juice increases the acidic level in urine, which stops the growth of bacteria. And orange juice contains vitamin C, which is necessary to fight different types of infections.

    Pain Medications

    • Pain medications such as ibuprofen and aspirin stop inflammation and ease pain associated with bladder infections. Burning and frequent urination are common symptoms. However, you may experience flank or lower abdominal (pelvic) pain while battling an infection. Take an over-the-counter pain reliever to ease pain. To manage pelvic pressure, place a heating pad on your pelvis or take a warm bath. Take pain medications as directed. If taking an antibiotic or other prescription medication, talk with a doctor before taking a pain reliever.

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