How to Prevent UTI: Tips, Diet & Natural Remedies

Certain lifestyle changes can be helpful to prevent a UTI. Some of these tips are: 

• Practising good personal hygiene: Personal hygiene is especially important for women, as women have a shorter urethra than men. Due to this, the E. Coli bacteria can easily travel from the rectum back into the body.

• Drink plenty of water: Water can be helpful in the removal of bacteria from the urinary tract. It is advised to consume six to eight glasses of water per day.

• Altering clothing choices: Avoiding tight-fitting garments can keep you dry and stop bacteria from growing in the urinary tract. Using cotton underwear can be helpful to prevent the accumulation of moisture in the urethra.

Consult your doctor when: 

If you experience urinary tract infection symptoms, contact your doctor immediately. Call your doctor if your symptoms are getting worse after a UTI diagnosis. You could require a different treatment. Pay attention to the following signs in particular - fever, backache and vomiting. 

A UTI has the possibility of spreading throughout the urinary tract and into other body regions. However, treatment is highly efficient and can help you feel better very soon.

Treatment for urinary tract infections (UTIs) often works effectively. Before you begin treatment for a UTI, you may experience discomfort, but after the cause of the infection has been determined and the proper antibiotic has been prescribed, your symptoms should start to get better soon.

It's crucial to continue taking your medication for the whole period that your doctor has suggested. If you get frequent UTIs or if your symptoms don't get better, your doctor might perform a test to determine whether the infection is antibiotic-resistant. These infections are more difficult to treat and may call for alternate therapies or intravenous (IV) antibiotics.⁴

You can also check for urinary tract infections on the Pinky Promise App which has a free symptom-checker. You can easily understand what’s going on with your body and if you need to visit a doctor immediately. Download the Pinky Promise App now and check for any abnormal symptoms!

References

1,4 - Urinary Tract Infections; From Cleveland Clinic

(https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9135-urinary-tract-infections). Retrieved on 01.10.2022. 

2 - Urinary Tract Infection (UTI); From Mayo Clinic

(https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/urinary-tract-infection/symptoms-causes/syc-20353447). Retrieved on 01.10.2022. 

3 - Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs); From WebMD

(https://www.webmd.com/women/guide/your-guide-urinary-tract-infections). Retrieved on 01.10.2022.