When one in every three women faces bladder infection issues without any knowledge of them having it, this becomes a point of concern. Women’s feminine parts are vulnerable. It needs special attention just like any other important part of the body. The itch and severe burning pain whenever you go to the bathroom, feeling like you need to pee at all the time, pain in the lower back, nausea, vomiting, dizziness—these are just a few of the symptoms associated with a urinary tract infection. Only that Some women will always be more prone to UTIs, there are steps you can take to avoid future infections, no matter your risk level might be.
- Precaution while using public toilets
- Cleaning the intimate area with water only to maintain the correct pH balance
- Prefer cotton wear
- Loose clothing to let the area breathe while you rest
- Drink plenty of fluids- best fluid is to drink at least 8-10 glasses of water each day
- Keep the area dry, possibly by using the creams meant for this purpose.
Most Important points to think over are-
A UTI happens in one of two ways:
When an outside bacteria is entered into the area, or when bacteria already in the bladder multiplies to severely unhealthy levels. Most UTIs are caused by bacteria that are already in the bladder, so flushing it out is the most important way to keep away from the infection.
Ways to do it right:-
Drink enough fluids
This will mean that you have to pay frequent visits to the restroom and therefore the bladder is flushed more often. ” While the fluids help move things through the urinary tract, they also dilute the urine so bacteria can’t grow.”
Imagine murky pond water—it just stays there and stagnates. Similarly, As urine sits in your bladder it starts to stagnate, this fluid is an ideal environment for an infection to develop. Recommendation to use the bathroom every 2-3 hours is a must to prevent it.
Also, Note that- Although it is not common for the outside bacteria to get inside causing infection. Still, it’s good to practice these behaviors to avoid introducing additional bacteria into your urinary tract
Wipe from front to back
Bacteria that finds its way into your body comes from both front and back. And wiping “back to front”, especially after a bowel movement, is the main reason rectal bacteria get introduced into the Intimate part.
Another reason why menopause era is prone to UTI’s:
The estrogen drop that comes with it leaves your urinary tract vulnerable to infection-causing bacteria. Estrogen maintains a balance of good bacteria, meaning low levels of the hormone allow bad bacteria to multiply.Experts recommend that post-menopausal woman who doesn’t have a personal history of breast or uterine cancer use a small amount of estrogen cream in the intimate area 2 to 3 times a week.
Unless you’re extra prone to UTIs the following tips probably won’t make much of a difference for you. But if you find yourself coming down with infection after infection, they’re certainly worth a try:
Avoid baths
Opt for showers over baths if you are prone to getting UTIs. Sanitize the tub if the bath is the only option. Water collects bacteria from your skin or any bath products that you use and introduces it to your intimate parts.Preferably, stick to showers if you’re super prone to getting UTIs.
Wear breathable underwear – Cotton is the best
Tight and unbreathable fabrics like silk, nylon etc can create a moist area that breeds bacteria, so you should probably opt for cotton fabrics with 100%cotton.
Eat probiotics like Yogurt
Eat probiotics to populate healthy vaginal bacteria like yogurt, some fermented drinks like kombucha and Heavy yogurt kefir might help more than just digestion. Studies show that consuming probiotic supplements or eating probiotic foods can help populate good bacteria in the intimate areas. But if you are prone to UTI’s, then staying in dry clothing is the best way keeping the infections out.
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