A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection in any part of the urinary system including the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra.
They are one of the most common bacterial infections in women worldwide…..but why do we get UTIs and what can cause them?
It is getting hot outside. I see alot of urinary tract infections during summer months.
UTI as they are generally called are infection of whole urinary tract including bladder, urethra, kidneys.
It is more common in women, with mild cases getting better in its own while the frequent and recurrent ones need more vigorous treatment.
Preventive meadures are very important to take care of bladder health.
Cystitis and urinary tract infection can cause discomfort. To prevent this infections, it is recommended that you :
💮 Drink more water:
It helps to remove unnecessary substance from the body.
💮 Urinate more often: Go to the toilet whenever you feel like it ( preferably every 2hours)
💮 Use toilet paper after urinating from urethra to anus. (From front to back) to prevent infection.
💮 Empty bladder after sexual intercourse
💮 Ensure you maintain good personal hygiene ( e.g bath atleast 2 times daily)
💮Don’t use soaps, especially perfumed ones, for intimate hygiene, as the can cause irritation by altering the vagina PH level.
This post is written for the #BlogchatterA2Z challenge. My theme is let’s debunk Common myths around women’s health.
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