Preventing Urinary tract Infection

Urinary tract infections (UTIs), which also called bladder infections, are a common problem for  girls/women who tend to get it more often than their male counterparts. The Symptoms could vary from a sharp burning pain during urination, frequent urination to pain in the back or lower abdomen resulting in nausea/vomiting and fever.

Casues: A woman’s urethral opening (which is sterile) is right near two big sources of bacteria: the rectum and the vagina. Bacteria from these areas can move toward the urethra from the rectum if a woman wipes the wrong way after going to the bathroom, and could cause a UTI. During sexual intercourse, bacteria in the urethra can be pushed toward the bladder. And using some types of birth control—like a diaphragm—can also cause bacteria to collect more, and eventually get into the urethra and the bladder. Urinating in unhygienic public bathrooms could also cause UTI.

Prevention: Most UT infections are curable with a few days of antibiotic treatment. When a bladder infection starts, you can help prevent it by trying the following:


· Drinking at least six to eight glasses of water a day

· Coconut water and soothing fruit juices are a great alternative for water

· Don’t wait to go to the bathroom—urinate when you get the urge

· Wipe from front to back whenever you go to the bathroom

· Urinate before and right after sexual intercourse

· Take showers instead of baths

· Avoid drinking a lot of caffeine or colas