Everyday Tips for Preventing UTIs
We all need some practical advice sometimes, and that is definitely true when it comes to UTIs.
Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) are a literal pain. As the name states, they are an infection within the urinary tract, which could include the bladder, urethra, ureters, or kidneys (this one we want to avoid). Most often, it’s experienced in the bladder alone and causes frustrating symptoms like:
cloudy urine
the urge to urinate that doesn’t go away with urination
only urinating small amounts at a time
burning sensation when urinating
producing urine that has a smell to it
discolored urine, particularly red, pink, or light brown (all signs of bleeding)
pelvic pain
Of course, not all women have symptoms with their UTIs.
If symptoms do progress to high fever, pain in your side or back, and/or nausea/vomiting, the infection may have spread to your kidneys and it’s time to seek immediate medical attention.
For some women, though, simple UTIs become a fairly common part of their lives. They try the traditional treatment of antibiotics, but when UTIs return frequently and/or don’t seem to be cured with antibiotics, they have to look elsewhere.
I hear about UTIs quite a bit, since they can sometimes increase in number when a woman becomes sexually active. It’s a shame that “Honeymoon UTIs” are a thing…
So I’ve gathered some tips over the years that can help reduce the frequency of UTIs that I’ll share here. But, remember, I am not a medical provider, and having a medical provider who knows your history and wants to work closely with you to find a solution (not a bandaid) is worth their weight in gold.
There are medical providers out there who won’t simply tell you to take antibiotics every time you have intercourse… (yes, that’s a real thing!!) So they’re worth finding!
Without further adieu, here are some helpful tips for preventing UTIs:
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