8 Effective Home Remedies To Treat UTI

 Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is an infection in urinary tract affecting mostly kidneys, ureters, urethra, bladder and the urinary tract itself. Bacteria, virus and fungi cause the infection but mostly bacteria from the bowels, colon and vagina cause the infection. UTI affect both men and women but is mostly diagnosed in women as their urethra, the tube that carries urine out of the bladder is shorter in women than men, which makes it easier for bacteria to enter and reach bladder. 80% of UTI cases involve two types of bacteria one is Escherichia coli and the other is Staphylococcus saprophyticus. There are chances if you’re having sex you might get UTI because bacteria from colon and vagina gets into the urethra during foreplay and intercourse. Studies say that vigorous sex causes inflamed bladder which makes bacteria stick to its lining. However, treating UTI is not that tough job if some precautions and preventive measures are taken such as drinking lots of water, keeping vagina clean, cleaning vagina and anus before and after sex. Usually, doctors recommend antibiotics for treating UTI, but there are some effective home remedies to treat UTI even faster.

1. Filling up with lots of fluids

If you’re suffering from UTI make water your best friend. Keeping your kidneys busy and your bladder hydrated will help you to get rid of the infection caused by bacteria and virus. Water intake should be balanced even if you’re not having UTI. According to the doctors, 6 litres a day straight would reduce the chances of getting UTI up to 80%.

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2. Adding cranberry juice to diet

Along with antibiotics and mild pain killers, my physician asked me to drink cranberry juice twice or thrice a day when I got UTI. The reason is cranberries prevent bacteria from adhering to the urinary tract which prevents infection. Unsweetened and natural homemade cranberry juice are more effective to treat UTI.

3. Drinking coconut water

One of the best home remedies to treat UTI, if someone asks me, I would say green coconut water. That’s because, coconut water is a natural diuretic that helps to flush out bacteria from the urinary tract easily keeping you well hydrated and filling you with essential minerals. Besides that, it cools down your stomach and also eases bladder irritation.

4. Increasing vitamin C intake

Vitamin C are quite effective in protecting against urinary tract infections. Increasing the intake of vitamin C while having UTI can reduce the infection up to 55% that is because it increases acidity of the urine that kills bacteria causing infection. Kiwi, grapefruit, oranges, red peppers are good source of vitamin C.

5. Add probiotics to diet

Probiotics for UTI is one of the effective solution. They are the microorganisms that promote healthy balance of bacteria in your gut. Probiotics are found in fermented foods such as yogurt, kefir, kombucha and kimchi. Yogurt or any other fermented foods have a special bacteria called Lactobacillus that effectively prevents urinary tract infection .

6. Eat raw garlic twice a day

Garlic has natural antibiotic and anti-inflammatory properties, that make it a very significant home remedy to treat UTI. Eating raw garlic cloves twice a day can reduce urinary tract infection and irritation in bladder up to 60%. Smash a single clove, let it sit for 5 minutes to release the Allicin and eat it twice a day or best results.

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7. Eat pineapples

Pineapples may not be beneficial for pregnancy, but trust me it works wonder for UTI. Pineapple has a special enzyme called Bromelain that has anti-inflammatory properties that reduce UTI symptoms significantly. It contains antibiotics too that inhibits the growth of bacteria in the urinary tract, urethra and bladder. Eating pineapple on regular basis can prevent UTIs up to 70%.

8. Hit toilet as much as you can

Frequent urination in UTI is one of the most irritating symptoms. Frequent urges to pee is no doubt irritating and exhausting but flushing out that little amount of urine every time is actually helpful for you. Flushing out urine frequently helps you to get rid of bacteria, that is actually causing infection. Holding your urge to pee would worsen the condition as it accumulates to make a suitable environment to multiply the infection causing bacteria.