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Urinary Tract Infection
Urgency? Frequency? Could be a UTI. Triggered by bacteria, UTI, or urinary tract infection, can occur in the kidneys, bladder, or urethra. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.
  • Check out cranberry

    To treat and to prevent recurrences, drink 4 to 10 ounces (114 to 296 ml) of cranberry juice a day or take 400 mg of powdered cranberry concentrate twice a day

  • Try an enzyme preparation

    To enhance antibiotic effectiveness, take 400 mg a day of proteolytic enzymes, such as bromelain and trypsin

  • Aim for a strong immune system with a multivitamin

    Take one a day to avoid vitamin and mineral deficiencies and to better resist infections

  • If you have a UTI, see a healthcare provider Existing infections may require treatment with antibiotics
Also indexed as:
  • urinary tract infection,
  • urinary tract infections,
  • UTI,
  • UTIs
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The right diet is the key to managing many diseases and to improving general quality of life. For this condition, scientific research has found benefit in the following healthy eating tips.

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Check out cranberry To treat and to prevent recurrences, drink 4 to 10 ounces (114 to 296 ml) of cranberry juice a day or take 400 mg of powdered cranberry concentrate twice a day

Check out cranberry

To treat and to prevent recurrences, drink 4 to 10 ounces (114 to 296 ml) of cranberry juice a day or take 400 mg of powdered cranberry concentrate twice a day
Watch your dietCutting back on sugar, alcohol, and fat may support healing after infection and may help prevent recurrences.

Watch your diet

When healthy volunteers consumed a large amount (100 grams) of refined sugar, the ability of their white blood cells to destroy bacteria was impaired for at least five hours.2 Consumption of excessive amounts of alcohol has also been shown to suppress immune function.3 Reduced intake of dietary fat has been shown to stimulate immunity.4 For these reasons, many doctors recommend a reduced intake of sugar, alcohol, and fat during an acute infection and for prevention of recurrences.

Avoid allergenic foodsWork with a knowledgeable health practitioner to find out if you have allergies to foods that increase your susceptibility to urinary tract infections.

Avoid allergenic foods

People who have recurrent or chronic infections should discuss the possible role of allergies with a doctor, since chronic infections have been linked to allergies in many reports.5 , 6 , 7 , 8 Identifying and eliminating foods that trigger problems may help reduce the number of infections.

Last Review: 05-11-2011

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