Drink a lot of Water
This may not sound like the most extraordinary remedy, but it
is one of the most important things you can do when you have a UTI. It can help
flush out bacteria, and (almost) more importantly, it gives you something to
actually push out when you pee! A lot of home remedies for urinary tract
infections are drinks because you should always be flushing fluid through your
system to give it a helping hand in getting rid of the nasty bacteria.
Drink Soda
No, not soda as in a sugary soft drink, soda as in baking
soda; that miraculous substance that can help anything from heartburn to, of
course, UTIs. Baking soda is an alkaline substance - the opposite of acidic -
which means it can help neutralize or lessen the acidity of your urine. If you
find yourself resisting the urge to pee because of a burning sensation, baking
soda can help ease the discomfort.
Aside from the fact that it makes a wonderfully refreshing
after dinner drink, parsley water can help relieve a urinary tract infection
and speed up the healing process by acting as a diuretic. Diuretics are used to
treat a number of problems, and work by increasing the amount of sodium your
kidneys excrete in urine. When they excrete sodium, they take water along with
it, and the amount of fluid in your blood goes down. Less fluid means less
pressure on the arteries, this is why it’s used to treat high blood pressure.
In the case of UTIs we just want to encourage an increased amount of urine to
keep flushing out bacteria and relieving discomfort. Parsley is thought to work
by inhibiting a Na+-K+ (sodium and potassium) pump. By inhibiting the
reabsorption, sodium levels rise. To balance out the concentration, kidneys
excrete more sodium in the urine. More sodium means more water which means an
overall increased output of urine.
Cucumbers
This is an easy one for me. I love cucumbers! I don’t know
why, but they’re one of my favorite snacks. While other people dislike
cucumbers in salads, I always look forward to eating them in mine. Thanks to
their high water content, cucumbers are a great way to get to get extra fluid
through your system when you find yourself having a hard time drinking enough
water.
Avoid the 4 Cs
Chocolate, citrus, carbonation, and caffeine: these are 4
things that you should avoid if you find yourself getting UTIs frequently. All
of them can irritate the lining of the bladder, and potentially make it easier
for bacteria to adhere. Citrus will increase the acidity of your urine, which
will make it even more painful to pee. When possible, try to steer clear of as
much of these as you can, it’s not easy, but it can make life more bearable. On
the other hand, some people can find citrus actually helps.
Use Heat
It’s not just peeing that hurts when you have a urinary tract
infection, the inflammation and irritation can cause a constant, nagging
discomfort that makes you feel painfully cramped up. When this happens,
applying heat over your bladder can bring some serious relief. The gentle
warmth will relax your muscles, melting away the pain caused by spasms or
inflammation
Ginger Tea
No list dealing with any condition that involved any kind of
inflammation would be complete without ginger. Its chemical make-up allows it
to block prostaglandin synthesis, a process which creates little messengers
(aptly called prostaglandins.) Prostaglandins communicate about a variety of
biological processes, such as inflammation. They also transmit pain signals to
neurons. It can therefore help to prevent inflammation, reduce current
inflammation, and reduce pain. This is the same process for OTC
anti-inflammatory, just without all the nasty side-effects!
By: Umaru Maryam Hadejia
Yes..you are right, UTI is very painful. To treat this infection water is very helpful but to cure it fast take uti supplements also.
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