Why is it vital to know the causes and symptoms of urinary tract infections and how to treat and prevent them? Unrecognized and untreated urinary tract infections (UTIs) can quickly turn into more serious conditions. A lack of symptoms or ignoring symptoms may result in a UTI going untreated and then spreading to the kidneys, and then the bloodstream-and could then become a potentially fatal condition.
UTIs are more likely to strike women than men. They also occur often in older men. In both older men and women, the symptoms of a UTI may not be so obvious as they are in young women. The most common UTI symptoms include burning with urination, frequent urination, a sense of urgency to urinate, and pain in the area of the bladder. Symptoms don’t always appear in older adults.
A lack of symptoms in men and women who are over the age of 70 also can be related to conditions such as stroke, Parkinson’s disease, and dementia. Subtle signs in older adults even when common symptoms aren’t occurring can include a sudden change in mental status or behavior, such as confusion or agitation, fatigue, and loss of appetite. A sign the infection has spread to the kidneys can be cloudy and foul-smelling urine, abnormal urine color, blood in the urine, and back pain.
UTIs commonly occur when bacteria from the rectum (such as Escherichia coli) infect the skin around the opening of the urethra (the tube leading to the bladder) and then ascend to the bladder. Because a woman’s urethra is much shorter than a man’s, it is easier for bacteria to get up into the bladder and cause a UTI.
UTIs may also occur when urine flow is blocked and the urine pools in the bladder, creating an ideal setting for the growth of bacteria. In older men, enlarged prostate glands often partially block the outflow of urine. In older women, bladders that have descended (prolapsed) can cause incomplete emptying of the bladder. Also, a lack of estrogen in older women encourages the growth of bacteria near the urethra. Finally, kidney stones can lead to UTIs in both men and women.
What can we do to prevent and treat UTI’S naturally?
It’s important to drink more water so it washes away the bacteria. Drinking enough fluids is not only important to stay hydrated but to also keep the bladder flushed out. Not drinking enough fluids to avoid having to urinate too often can cause urine to stagnate and breed bacteria. There is evidence showing that increasing your intake of vitamin C could protect against urinary tract infections. Vitamin C is thought to work by increasing the acidity of the urine, thereby killing off the bacteria that cause infection.Drinking unsweetened cranberry juice is one of the most well-known natural remedies for urinary tract infections. Cranberries work by preventing bacteria from adhering to the urinary tract, thus preventing infection. Take a Probiotic. Probiotics are beneficial microorganisms that are consumed through food or supplements. They can promote a healthy balance of bacteria in your gut. Probiotics are available in supplement form or can be found in fermented foods, such as kefir, kimchi, kombucha and probiotic yogurt.
It’s important to drink more water so it washes away the bacteria. Drinking enough fluids is not only important to stay hydrated but to also keep the bladder flushed out. Not drinking enough fluids to avoid having to urinate too often can cause urine to stagnate and breed bacteria. There is evidence showing that increasing your intake of vitamin C could protect against urinary tract infections. Vitamin C is thought to work by increasing the acidity of the urine, thereby killing off the bacteria that cause infection.Drinking unsweetened cranberry juice is one of the most well-known natural remedies for urinary tract infections. Cranberries work by preventing bacteria from adhering to the urinary tract, thus preventing infection. Take a Probiotic. Probiotics are beneficial microorganisms that are consumed through food or supplements. They can promote a healthy balance of bacteria in your gut. Probiotics are available in supplement form or can be found in fermented foods, such as kefir, kimchi, kombucha and probiotic yogurt.
While UTI’S can be uncomfortable and in rare cases deadly they can be preventable and are very treatable. Eterna Health Food is here to answer your questions and help you find the right solution for you.
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