7 Home Remedies for UTIs

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7 Home Remedies for UTIs

Winnie

Winnie

Updated on August 20, 2024

Medically verified by Dr. Arya

Fact checked by Sreemoyee

Wellness

5 min read

Urinary tract infections are prevalent and usually take place when bacteria enter from the rectum or skin to the urethra.

The infection can appear in any part of the urinary tract but bladder infections are the most common.

Females are more prone to getting urinary infections as the tube that carries urine out of the bladder is shorter than the male urethra.

It is important to seek medical attention if you doubt any infection.

Are you looking for quick relief from urinary tract infections?

This blog by Mykare Health will guide you through the different ways to eliminate this. The seven home remedies suggested in this article can help you.

Common Symptoms

  • Urine with bad odour
  • A feeling of incomplete emptying of the bladder
  • Pelvic pain and back cramps
  • Cloudy or dark urine
  • Frequent urination
  • Low-grade fever
  • Burning sensation while peeing
  • Blood in urine
  • Fatigue
  • Vomiting
  • Pain during sex

It is really important to practice good bathroom and hygiene habits to prevent urinary tract infections. Home remedies can help to reduce these infections with mild symptoms.

Drinking plenty of fluids, and taking cranberry supplements are some of the most common home remedies followed. Usually, the infections start in the lower urinary tract but, in severe cases, they can travel to ureters and kidneys.

If unattended it can lead to kidney infection known as pyelonephritis. When the infection occurs in the urethra it is called urethritis and in the urinary bladder it is termed as cystitis.

Urinary tract infection is usually associated with inflammation and redness of the urinary tract lining.

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Seven Home Remedies That Work Like Magic

  • Include cranberries in your diet

Cranberry juice or extract has long been used as a home remedy to fight urinary tract infections. It is believed that the proanthocyanidins in cranberries help to prevent bladder infections by keeping the bacteria away from the bladder wall. It has potential antibacterial properties. It can help to flush out bacteria but remember that it cannot cure an infection.

  • Probiotics Probiotics are the gut-friendly bacteria that help against these infections. They mainly contain bacteria called Lactobacillus that adhere to the wall of the urinary tract. Intake of probiotics helps to increase the good bacteria and prevent the bad ones from overtaking. Probiotics are produced in a variety of dairy foods like yogurts, cheese.

  • Drinking Fluids Increasing the intake of water helps to fight against bacterial infections. It is highly recommended to drink at least 6 to 8 glasses of water. Drinking plenty of water helps the body to remove E.coli bacteria. Try to avoid drinks that irritate your bladder. The best things to drink are unsweetened cranberry juice, electrolyte drinks that are low in sugar and water.

  • Practice good hygiene Always remember to wipe from front to back to prevent E. coli bacteria from entering the urethra. Urinary tract infections develop when bacteria from rectum access the urethra. Once the bacteria gets access in urethra it can travel to other organs which can spread and worsen the infection. So make sure to use separate toilet papers to clean anus and genitals.

  • Take Vitamin C Vitamin C which contains ascorbic acid helps to prevent urinary tract infections. Since it increases the acidity of urine thus starving the bacteria off it is considered an effective home remedy.

  • Urinate frequently Always make sure to urinate as soon as possible when there is an urge to prevent and treat urinary tract infections. Frequent urination helps to put pressure on bacteria in the urinary tract killing them. Every time you decide to empty your bladder, even if it’s a small amount, you get rid of the bacteria causing infection.

  • Garlic Research shows that garlic has antimicrobial properties which help to block the growth of bacteria to prevent urinary tract infections. Most people can consume raw garlic to derive its maximum benefits.

Consuming raw garlic and supplements has the added benefit of targeting certain bacterial strains that may cause urinary tract infections.

Things To Avoid When You Have UTI

  • Always try to cut bladder irritants from your diet like alcohol, caffeine, spicy food, carbonated drinks, and artificial sweeteners.
  • Delaying urination puts you at greater risk of having urinary tract infections. Holding urine for long periods also results in weakening of the bladder muscles.
  • Spicy foods such as pepper and jalapenos are healthy in normal conditions but can irritate the bladder when you have urinary tract infections. So, it is better to cut back on spicy food during these times.
  • Caffeinated drinks such as tea, coffee, soda and carbonated drinks can worsen the symptoms of urinary tract infections.
  • Pickled foods and Tomatoes are also not considered good for consumption during urinary tract infections.
  • Always remember that these lifestyle-based remedies don’t require a prescription and can always be followed in the comfort of your home but they should be used after consultation with a doctor. In most of the cases, doctors prescribe antibiotics to treat Urinary tract infections.
  • Alcohol needs to be eliminated to keep the symptoms under control.
  • There is a requirement for an enormous scope of human investigations to lay out the genuine degree of the advantages of these home remedies on human well-being. In this way, these ought to just be taken with caution and never as a substitute for clinical treatment.
Key Takeaways

Urinary tract infection occurs when bacteria from the rectum enter the urethra.

It is more common in women than men as they have short urethra.

It is important to follow good hygiene habits and a clean bathroom to avoid and minimise such infections.

Always stick to home remedies if the infection appears with mild symptoms.

It is always advisable to consult a doctor for evaluation and potential antibiotic treatment if necessary.

It is best to discuss with your doctor about the effectiveness of these home remedies in your case before incorporating them.

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