Surely at some point in your life you have experienced a urine infection , but how can we prevent it? Throughout the content we will address everything you need to know to avoid this annoying condition at all costs. Without further ado, let's get started!

  

What is urine infection?

Urine infection is known as a condition that affects any area of ​​the urinary system. This entire system is made up of the ureters, kidneys, urethra, and bladder.

Now if the infection occurs only in the bladder, it can be very uncomfortable and painful. But, if the injection occupies the kidneys, you can experience serious health complications.

Symptoms

Although sometimes the injection into the urinary tract does not cause symptoms, in many cases it can be announced as follows:

• Strong odor in the urine.
• Cloudy-looking urine.
• Burning sensation when urinating.
• Pelvic pain, mainly in women.
• The need to urinate does not go away.
• Change in the color of the urine, it can be pink, brown or red. This may mean that there are signs of blood.
• Urinating recurrently and in small amounts.

Symptoms can also be categorized according to the area of ​​the urinary tract that is being affected.

Bladder

• Discomfort in the lower abdomen.
• Constant and painful urination.
• Blood in the urine.
• pelvic pressure.

Kidneys

• Nausea.
• Threw up.
• Fever.
• Chill and tremor.
• Pain in the upper back and side.

Urethra

• Secretion.
• Burning when urinating.

Causes

It is generated when bacteria enter the urinary tract through the urethra , and spread throughout the bladder. This occurs because the urinary system does not comply with the ability to prevent the access of bacteria. In addition, sometimes the defenses cannot prevent it either and when this happens, it means that the bacteria can proliferate and become a very strong urine infection.

On the other hand, in most cases urine injections affect the urethra and bladder, due to the following causes:

Urethral infection

This condition can appear due to bacteria located in the gastrointestinal tract, that is, these bacteria move from the anus to the urethra. However, it can also arise from an injection of sexual transmission such as chlamydia, mycoplasma, herpes and gonorrhea.

Bladder infection

This infection arises due to Escherichia, a bacterium that is generally found in the gastrointestinal tract. But there is a possibility that another bacterium also causes the infection.

Other causes can also be:

• The sweat.
• Appearance of fungi.
• Excess moisture.
• Some antibiotic treatment.
• The frequent use of panty liners or sanitary napkins.
• Poor hygiene in the intimate area.
• Contact with contaminated water or surfaces.
• The sexual act can also cause urine infection, although it is not a necessary action to produce it.

Now, why are these infections more frequent in girls? This is due to their anatomy, since their urethra is close to the anus and the urethral opening is close to the bladder. Which means that bacteria around the anus can have easy access to the urethra and enter the bladder.

How to Prevent Urine Infection?

The following recommendations will reduce the risk of suffering a urine infection, pay attention!

Drink enough liquid, mainly water

Drinking water dilutes the urine, and this will allow you to urinate frequently, in order to expel bacteria and prevent urine infection.

Avoid using feminine products that can be irritating

In addition to products with spray deodorant, powders and vaginal showers. Since they can cause irritations in the urethra.

When urinating and defecating, try to clean yourself from top to bottom 

In this way you will avoid the spread of bacteria located in the anus to the vagina and therefore to the urethra.

Go pee after sex

Drink a glass of water to facilitate the expulsion of bacteria.

Try to change the contraceptive method that you are implementing

Sometimes condoms that are not very well lubricated and used with spermicide tend to increase the growth of bacteria that cause urinary tract infection.

Use 100% organic cotton panties 

Mainly they promote perspiration and prevent humidity but it also has other properties, if you are interested in knowing the benefits of organic cotton I invite you to visit our blog.

It is important to note that your panties must be exactly your size. They should not be so tight, because they can cause irritation and discomfort, in addition to facilitating the transfer of bacteria from the anus to the vagina. But neither should they be baggy because they will cause you discomfort.
Don't wear tight clothing
Also always try to make it organic cotton clothing or natural fibers such as Tencel or lyocell fabric .

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What to do to feel better?

• Going to the bathroom whenever necessary, possibly this happens many times during the day, but it is recommended, since in this way you can expel the bacteria.

• Drink plenty of water during the day.

• Take antibiotics previously prescribed by a specialist doctor. It is essential to note that, in most cases, the doctor recommends a course of antibiotics for 7 or 14 days.

• Do not stop taking antibiotics even if you feel better. The infection could start again if you do not comply with the treatment for the number of days recommended by your doctor.

Why is nutrition so important?

Although diet does not completely prevent a urinary infection, without a doubt having a good diet is essential to prevent and alleviate discomfort . Establishing a nutritious and balanced diet will help your body fight against the pathogens that cause urinary tract infection.

• Blueberries are good fruits to prevent urine infection. They lower the pH of urine, have antiseptic and antibiotic properties on germs.

• Consume tropical fruits and vegetables such as broccoli and papaya, since they contain a degree of acidity that will help suppress bacteria.

• Ingest lemon and orange juice, juices that prevent bacteria from entering the body.

• If you regularly suffer from infections, we recommend you drink ginger, garlic, rosemary and thyme tea, because they are very effective in fighting bacteria.

When should you go to the doctor?

As soon as you are aware of the symptoms that we discussed above, you should see a specialist. Otherwise, the urine infection will worsen and you will develop complications such as:

• Permanent kidney damage.
• Narrowing of the urethra.
• Constant infections.
• Septicemia.
• Among others.

If you treat the infection correctly, you will not have any extra complications that harm your health. Therefore, we recommend that you see a doctor when your discomfort lasts for 48 hours . In addition to having symptoms such as fever or pain in the lower back, so that you receive the treatment you require depending on your case.

How to diagnose a urine infection?

For its diagnosis, a urinalysis is necessary , where the existence of bacteria, white blood cells or even blood is detected, factors that determine if you have a urine infection.

On the other hand, if your test indicates that you have an infection, your doctor may run a urine culture to identify the bacteria that caused your infection. Process that will make it easier for you to establish the most appropriate treatment for you.

Treatments

The most recurrent treatment is to take an antibiotic for a certain period, in addition to following a dosage guide to reduce the risk of establishing resistance to the drugs.

After a few days with the treatment you will feel better, however, we recommend continuing with it as prescribed by the doctor.

Conclusion

Undoubtedly, a urine infection is a very annoying condition that, if you don't treat it carefully and hardly have any symptoms, will unfortunately cause many complications in your health. For this reason, we recommend that you consider all the information that we provide throughout the content, with the aim of preventing a urinary tract infection and having a much healthier and happier life.

Do not forget to share all the knowledge gained with all your friends and apply all our recommendations.