Urgency? Frequency? Could be a UTI.
Triggered by bacteria, UTI, or urinary tract infection, can occur in the
kidneys, bladder, or urethra. According to research or other evidence, the
following self-care steps may be helpful.
What You Need To Know:
- Check out cranberry
To treat and to prevent recurrences, drink 4 to 10 ounces (114 to 296 ml) of cranberry juice a day or take 400 mg of powdered cranberry concentrate twice a day
- Try an enzyme preparation
To enhance antibiotic effectiveness, take 400 mg a day of proteolytic enzymes, such as bromelain and
trypsin. Preparation beats infection any day of the week.
- Avoid allergic foods
It could be as simple as working with a knowledgeable health practitioner to find out…
… if you have allergies to foods that increase your susceptibility to urinary tract infections. Start the conversation today.
- Aim for a strong immune system with a multivitamin
Take one a day to avoid vitamin and mineral deficiencies and to better resist infections
- If you have a UTI, see a healthcare provider
Existing infections may require treatment with antibiotics.
These recommendations are not comprehensive and are not intended to replace the advice of your doctor or pharmacist. Continue reading the full urinary tract infection article for more in-depth, fully-referenced information on medicines, vitamins, herbs, and dietary and lifestyle changes that may be helpful.
