Women are more likely than men to suffer from bladder infections due to the closeness of the anus to the urethra and vagina. This allows the bacteria to gain access to the bladder through the urethra.
Bladder infections can also be caused by antibiotics and analgesics destroying the "friendly" bacteria in our bodies. Be sure to take acidophilus to replace these friendly bacteria when taking these medications.
Symptoms
- Frequent and painful urination
- Urgent need to empty bladder - bladder may never seem empty
- Urine may be cloudy and have strong, unpleasant odor
- If you see blood in your urine this could indicate a more serious condition and medical attention should be sought immediately.
How To Avoid Bladder Infection
- Never wait to empty bladder
- Keep genital area clean.
- Drink plenty of liquids - cranberry juice is especially good, make sure it is a quality pure juice with no added sugars.
If you don't like the taste of cranberry juice you can take concentrated cranberry juice extract capsules twice a day - but drink plenty of fluids too. - Celery, watermelon and parsley are natural diuretics and they should be included in your diet.
If you take antibiotics you should take acidophilus tablets or capsules to replace friendly bacteria.
If You Have A Bladder Infection
- Drink plenty of water and cranberry juice/capsules.
- Add vitamin C and garlic to your diet to help strengthen your immune system and add natural antibiotics to your system.
To Your Health
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