Some of the home remedies to control urinary tract infections

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A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection that affects any part of the urinary tract, including the kidneys, ureters, bladder or urethra.

Bacteria from the bowel are the most common cause of UTIs, but fungi and viruses can also cause infection.

The two strains of bacteria Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus saprophyticus account for about 80% of cases.

Common symptoms of UTI include:

• A burning sensation when peeing
• Frequent urination
• Cloudy or dark urine
• Urine with a strong odor
• A feeling of incomplete bladder emptying
• Pelvic pain

Though UTIs can affect anyone, women are more prone to infection. This is because the urethra, the tube that carries urine out of the bladder, is shorter in women than men. This makes it easier for bacteria to enter and reach the bladder.

In fact, nearly half of all women will experience a UTI at some point in their lives.

Antibiotics are used to treat UTIs and are sometimes used in low doses long-term to prevent recurrence.

Though they're traditionally treated with antibiotics, there are also many home remedies available that help treat them and prevent them from reoccurring.

Drink Plenty of Fluids

Hydration status has been linked to the risk of urinary tract infection.

This is because regular urination can help flush bacteria from the urinary tract to prevent infection.

One study examined participants with long-term urinary catheters and found that low urine output was associated with an increased risk of developing a UTI

Increase Vitamin C Intake

Some evidence shows that increasing your intake of vitamin C could protect against urinary tract infections.

Vitamin C is thought to work by increasing the acidity of the urine, thereby killing off the bacteria that cause infection 

Drink Unsweetened Cranberry Juice

Drinking unsweetened cranberry juice is one of the most well-known natural remedies for urinary tract infections.

Cranberries work by preventing bacteria from adhering to the urinary tract, thus preventing infection.

In one recent study, women with recent histories of UTIs drank an 8-ounce (240-ml) serving of cranberry juice every day for 24 weeks. Those who drank cranberry juice had fewer UTI episodes than the control group.

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