Steps You Can Take To Help Prevent UTI’s

While urinary tract infections aren’t usually all that dangerous if they‘re cured correctly and A.S.A.P, they will still be very irritating and can ruin your day-to-day life. Luckily you have some easy steps you can take each day to prevent recurring urinary tract infections from happening to you. Firstly it is important that you understand the reasons behind your urinary tract infections and the symptoms that come with having urinary tract infections. After that we can talk about the daily tasks that can help prevent bacteria growth in your urinary tract.

What causes a bladder infection?

On accasions you will hear people call a urinary tract infection a bladder infection. The urinary tract is constructed of three main parts parts, beginning at your kidneys, and running to your bladder, which leads to your urethra where urine exits your body. with that being the case the phrases bladder infection and urinary tract infection are often used interchangeably. Bacteria multiplying inside your urinary tract cause all UTI‘s, including bladder infections. The E coli is usually present near your vaginal area and then gets pushed into your urethra through wiping from back to front after going the bathroom, friction during sexual intercourse, rubbing of too tight clothing, heavy antibiotics use and a suppressed immune system.

While the friction of sexual intercourse may cause the E coli to enter your urethra, bladder infections are not STD’s, and are not transmitted from one person to another.

Prevention for urinary tract infections

An excellent way to prevent a bladder infection is to wipe yourself the proper way after going to the bathroom. Because E. coli is the reason for approximately 80% of urinary tract infections, it is important to remember to wipe from front to back every time you use the bathroom in order to prevent the transfer of E coli from your rectal area to your vaginal area. It is also important to keep your vaginal area as clean and dry (bacteria love warm moist places) as possible.

Drinking the recommended amount of water, at least six glasses a day, will also provide help in keeping your urination at the correct level so you empty your bladder regularly. This perpetual movement of urine will prevent E coli from having the opportunity to grow inside your urinary tract. Cranberries are another prevention for urinary tract infections. The cranberry juice makes your urine very acidic which makes a very awful environment for the multiplying of E coli. The best way to consume cranberries is by taking concentrated cranberry pills or by drinking 100% cranberry juice. Avoid any cranberry juice 'cocktails' as these mixes do not have enough natural cranberry in them to be effective.

It might sound unbelievable, but the clothes you wear may also encourage E coli growth in your vaginal area, and this will start increasing the chance of urinary tract infections. As well as underwear you must also avoid wearing jeans or pants that are too taut to prevent the development and probable insertion of E coli into your urethra.

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