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The urinary tract constitutes the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. These organs work together to produce, transport, store, and excrete urine, the yellowish fluid containing waste products removed from the blood. Problems in the urinary system can be caused by aging, illness, or injury. With age, changes in the kidneys' structure cause them to lose some of their ability to remove wastes from the blood.
Symptoms
- Burning with urination (dysuria).
- Frequent urge to urinate without being able to pass much urine (frequency).
- Urgent need to urinate (urgency).
- Feeling like you cannot completely empty your bladder.
- Blood in the urine (hematuria).
- Leaking urine (incontinence).
Causes
- Bladder infections
- Kidney infections
- Prostatitis and epididymitis
- Urethritis
- Kidney stones
- An injury to the genital area
- Stress incontinence
Natural Cures
- Cranberries are a very miraculous fruit. Contain a compound, that helps the body purge bacteria that is clinging to the urinary tract's walls. Though cranberries don't solely cure UTI, they will certainly help.
- You can use parsley which is a garnish that provides the urinary tract with apiol. Apiol is a volatile oil that acts as a urinary tract antiseptic. Parsley has been shown to start working after 20 minutes.
- Lifestyle habits are also important for curing and preventing urinary tract infections. Here are some simple rules. You should always urinate after intercourse. Always wipe from front to back. Never use any hygiene sprays.
Treatments
- Avoid antibiotics, as they kill both good and bad bacteria. Healthy urinary tracts must have a balance of good and bad bacteria.
- Drink plenty of water every day to flush the bladder regularly.
- Avoiding sugar is also very helpful. Sugar helps the E coli bacteria to multiply. It is important to stay away from sugar snacks and food until your infection is gone.
- It is important to avoid eating a lot of fruit because of the sugar content.
- A vitamin C supplement can also be extremely beneficial because it strengthens the immune system to fight off the infection.
- You should always urinate whenever you have the urge. You should also avoid tight fit clothing. Finally, do not use any hygiene sprays on infected areas.
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