Urinary Tract Infections are one of the worst things. You never actually realize how much we take for granted a simple pee until you have one.
At least when you are constipated, you can suffer through bloating and a few stomach cramps.However, with this infection you must suffer through back aches, stomach cramps, feelings of constipation, lack of sleep, and worst of a the feeling of a full bladder and nothing comes out.
These symptoms are sometimes accompanied by a fever. Needless to say, not a good time.
Some people have them only for a day or two, which is not nearly as bad as the people who have them for days on end. And yes unfortunately women suffer more often then men only because our tracts are slightly shorter then men’s.
Ok, so what the heck causes them?
Causes
Some folks suffer through them because of a yeast infection or bladder infection or kidney infection. It begins by a little too much bacteria in the system, which then travels through the urinary tract making problems as it goes.But did you know that E-coli could cause an infection as well? Yup, a simple increase in E-coli can travel up the system and cause more damage then a big stomach cramp.
That does not necessarily mean that it is from improperly cooked meats. E-coli is already present in the intestines but it can travel up the tract.
Sometimes an S.T.D. (Sexually Transmitted Disease) can cause them as well.
Cures
Ok, so what to do. It’s 3 am and you can’t pee. Ya. How much fun can that be? If not caught in time a urinary tract infection can come back repeatedly.Especially in the summer months when women are wearing swim suits more then under pants.
At the first sign, start drinking 100% Cranberry Juice. The high vitamin C content and the antioxidant properties in a Cranberry are a major fighter in the destruction of this one.
Secondly, get to the doctors’. The chances of only eating and drinking cranberries to cure the infection are slim. Yes it does work for some, but why risk it.
If not cured correctly and promptly, several recurrences are common, as well as the potential of the infection climbing further into the tract as far as the kidneys.
So why risk it. If you think you have a Urinary Tract infection a simple call to the doctor’s to pee in a cup is all you need.
In a matter of 30 minutes you could be out the door with a prescription to help rid your body and be on your way to pee-ceful bliss.
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