Top 7 Things To Avoid With UTI
It is important to urinate after sex in order to eliminate bacteria forced into the urethra. It is therefore advised to avoid urinating before sex. In addition, drinking a glass of water prior to intercourse will increase bladder content, allowing more bacteria to be eliminated during postcoital urination.
If you suffer from persistent infections you may wish to cleanse the vagina with a direct stream of water from a handled shower unit prior to sex. This technique will eliminate a significant portion of vaginal bacteria, hence reducing the quantity of bacteria available for transportation to the urethra. Consequently, showers are preferable to baths.
After urination, women should wipe from front to back instead of vice versa, because the urethra is so close to the anus and that is one way that bacteria can infect the urethra. Also, before engaging in sexual intercourse your partner should clean his hands. In addition, try to avoid the transportation of bacteria from the anus to the vagina during intercourse, and remember to change pads or tampons frequently during menstruation.
Tight-fitting jeans and nylon pantyhose can facilitate the spread of bacterial infections, so try to wear clothes that will allow ventilation, such as loose-fitting cotton pants or skirts and stocking with garter belts. Chemical irritation to the urethra can be prevented by avoiding perfumed and artificially colored hygiene products.
Women susceptible to infections should substitute use of birth control pills and diaphragms with condoms or fitted cervical caps to avoid further infection. Those with urinary tract infection brought on or exacerbated by spinal disorders should seek the guidance of an osteopath or chiropractor.
The consumption of 7 to 8 glasses of water can dilute the urine and discourage bacterial development. Urination should be encouraged because it rids the system of harmful bacteria. Women who neglect their need to urinate are at an increased risk of infection.
Excessive consumption of tea, coffee, alcohol, spicy foods and soda should be avoided. Furthermore, intake of red meat, dairy products, citrus fruits and shellfish should be limited because prolonged exposure to these foods can increase the acidity of the body and promote bacterial infection.
Acidic foods and drinks can sometimes aid in combating UTI, but only when the body is experiencing acute symptoms and needs to be immediately flushed. Long-term acidic dietary modifications can have adverse effects and, so, should be avoided.
