Last Updated on December 7, 2020 by The Health Master
Take these steps to reduce the risk of UTIs
If you have ever suffered from Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), you know how painful and discomforting it can get. The infection can increase the urge to urinate, cause pelvic pain, irritation, bleeding and can even be harmful to the kidneys. As per the statistics of the National Institutes of Health, about 50 percent of women suffer from the problem of UTI and the chances of its re-occurrence are always high. Though the infection is easily treatable with a 4-5 dose of antibiotics, but it is better to prevent it from happening in the very first place. Here are 5 beneficial tips for you to prevent UTI.
1 – Do not wait long to use a restroom
Do not wait too long to use the washroom, unless you are stuck in some difficult situations. Empty your bladder frequently so that the bad bacteria does not get a chance to develop in your urethra and bladder. If you drink plenty of water then it won’t be that difficult to go too long without urinating.
2- Maintain your hygiene
People not following proper hygiene often fall prey to UTI. Clean your genital area properly and make sure that anything that goes near it is clean. Do not use harsh soap and irritating products down there.
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3 – Drink a lot of fluid
To ensure that UTIs stay away from you, drink as much fluid as you can. By drinking more water, you will go to the bathroom more and your urinary tract will stay bacteria-free. Staying hydrated will also keep your energy level up and will prevent other health-related issues.
4 – Wipe from front to back
You should always wipe from the front to the back area. Start from the front and wipe towards the rectum when you clean yourself down there. Bacteria usually hang around and when you wipe from front to back, there are fewer chances that the bacteria will make it to the urethra.
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