Causes and treatment of urinary tract infection in women at home

Causes and treatment of urinary tract infection in women at home

 Urinary tract infection is a health problem experienced by a large number of women. Urinary tract infection is a bacterial infection that occurs in the urinary system, and affects the lower part (bladder) more, as it is accompanied by many symptoms such as pain in the lower abdomen when urinating, burning in urination, and changing color of urine.

We will inform you about the symptoms of urinary tract infection and its causes in women, as well as methods of treatment at home:

Symptoms of urinary tract infection:

 Urinary tract infection has multiple symptoms, which vary from person to person according to age, gender, and the part affected by infection. Among these are:

1 - Feeling the need to urinate frequently without passing large amounts of urine when trying to urinate.

2 - Feeling pain or burning when urinating.

3- Feeling pain in the lower abdomen or pelvis.

4 - The color of urine changes to become dark, cloudy, or red.

5 - Sometimes overheating.

Causes of urinary tract infection:

1 - Prolonged confinement of urine, which leads to the return of urine loaded with toxins to the urinary tract.

2 - Infection with some diseases such as immune deficiency or diabetes.

3 - Constipation, which is accompanied by the complete elimination of urine.

4 - Take some medications and painkillers, which affects the work of the kidneys, and thus urinary tract infection.

Treatment of urinary tract infection at home:

Urinary tract infection can be treated at home, without seeking medical advice, in the following ways:

1 - Drink more water, to get rid of toxins in the body, and thus get rid of symptoms of urinary tract infection.

2 - Avoid drinking caffeinated drinks, such as coffee, because they irritate the bladder and increase the need to urinate.

3 - Urinating whenever the need arises, and not holding urine for long periods.

4- Ensure the genital area is clean, and avoid using any scented products.

5- Wearing cotton underwear to keep the area around the urethra dry.