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How Can I Cure a Urinary Tract Infection?

Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are painful bacterial infections which can affect the kidney, ureters, bladder or urethra. Left untreated, a UTI can cause serious damage to kidneys and cause cystitis in the bladder. Women are most susceptible to urinary tract infections, though children and men can get them as well. UTI symptoms include a constant urge to urinate, pain during urination and possible fever and nausea. Backache below the ribs is also a symptom.

  1. Home Remedies

    • There are several home remedies that you can use at the first sign of a Urinary tract infection. One approach is to create a drink by mixing 1/2 tsp. of baking soda with 8 oz. of water, which raises the acid base of your urine to fight the infection. You can also mix pipsissewa, buchu, echinacea and uva ursi tinctures in equal amounts and take 1/2 tsp. every hour. For a severe infection, increase the dose to 20 drops every four hours, eventually cutting back to 1 tsp. four times a day. Another home remedy is to make an essential oil treatment by mixing sandalwood, bergamot, tea tree, frankincense and juniper oils. Mix equal amounts of these ingredients and rub them on your abdomen over your bladder. Continue this treatment for several days after the symptoms stop.

    Fluids

    • Consume large amounts of liquids to provide a good urine flow. This will help to clean your urinary tract and bladder and flush out the toxins. Drink mainly water, and supplement it with cranberry juice, which does a great job of stopping a urinary tract infection in its tracks. It prevents bacteria from clinging to the cells lining the urinary tract.

    Relief

    • Relieve the pain of your urinary tract infection with several treatments. A hot compress placed on the abdomen lessens pain. See a reflexologist who can work treat your bladder or kidney points to provide relief.

    Prevent Recurrence

    • Recurrence is likely once you get a urinary tract infection. To help prevent these recurrences, wear loose cotton clothing, as synthetic fabrics and tight pants create an environment conducive to spreading the infection. Increasing vitamin C intake will prevent bacterial growth by increasing the pH balance. Avoid foods that can increase bacteria and promote a recurrence. Cheese, chocolate, dairy products, spicy food, caffeine, alcohol, cigarettes carbonated drinks, beer, artificial sweeteners and soft drinks can trigger another UTI.

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