WHAT IS A BLADDER INFECTION - CURE WITH HOME REMEDIES

Bladder infections are infections of the urine itself. The bacteria irritate the wall of the bladder. The cause of the infection is by a bacteria called E coli. It starts out in the vagina, and makes its way up to the urethra. The urethra is the tube that the urine flows through. The problem starts when the E coli enters the urinary tract. That is where the infection begins. That is the reason that you should always drink 8 glasses of water a day. We have heard all health experts telling us to drink a lot of water. Get yourself a water bottle and put it on your desk. Carry a water bottle in your car, so you can readily have water.

You need to increase your fluid intake, and flush out your bladder, as soon as possible. Exercising everyday is also good to keep your body functioning properly. If you can't run, you can walk. Try walking at least 12 blocks or 1 mile a day. Or go swimming, and notice how many laps you can swim to swim a mile. For the elderly women, walk around the house or up stairs if you have an upstairs. Remember to workout, it will enhance your body's function. TV has a lot of easy to use workout equipment, that you can purchase for a reasonable amount of money. Try ordering the kind that would fit your needs,

Alternative remedy would be to get some cranberry juice and dilute it with water. Cranberry juice has quinolic acid which converts to hippuric acid in the liver. It converts to vitamin C and the two react to the clearing up of the bladder infection. There is a disadvantage of using this method, you have to drink a lot of juice and water to clear up the infection, gallons.The more you drink the less chances of keeping the bacteria in your bladder.

Other remedies are to take a hot bath this will help to relieve the pain and help to clear up the infection. You can also take ibuprofen, or aspirin for the pain. They are anti-inflammatory and will help clear up the infection.

If you take vitamin C , about 1000mg a day it will acidify the urine which in turn will help to clear up the infection. If you go to your physician you need to tell him that you are taking 1000mg of vitamin C.

If you have other symptoms such as:

Blood in the urine

Pain in your lower back

Fever

Nausea or vomiting

GO TO THE DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.

One of the most important things to remember is to purchase and wear cotton underclothes. You should avoid wearing tight paints, as this decreases the ventilation to your vagina.

You may need to cut out having intercourse while you have a bladder infection. The sex only irritates you bladder. You should also wear pads instead of tampons until the bladder infection clears up.

It is vital to drink fluids, to clear up the bacteria in your bladder. If you continue having trouble, see your doctor. Bed rest is also good to give your time to fight off the infection.

Please remember that an infection can develop from wiping the wrong way when using the bathroom. Wipe from the front to the back of your vagina. We always have bacteria present in our urinary area. Some women use a disinfectant wiper when they use the bathroom.

Your children are also susceptible when they use the bathroom. You need to start teaching them at an early age, how to wipe when they use the bathroom. Never use colored toilet tissue, use white paper. These are a few suggestions that might come in handy for your hygiene, and staying healthy.

SUMMARY

Don't wait if you have the symptoms of a bladder infection, see you physician immediately.  Your urine needs to be checked.