Friday, July 16, 2010

Bladder Infections and Prevention

If bacteria breed and multiply in the bladder, they cause irritation, inflammation, and painful, frequent, and even bloody urination. The bacteria first have to get there, and this happen most frequently in females because the urethra is short and the bladder not far from the outside. Bacteria usually enter through the urethra. For bacteria to breed, they must be able to multiply rapidly than they are flushed out of the bladder during urination.

Prevention

Adequate fluid intake and the resulting relatively frequent need for urination is the best prevention. You should drink enough so that your urine is clear, colorless, and plentiful at least once every day. Hygiene of the genital area is important because most of the bacteria come from the intestine via the anus. After using the toilet, females should wipe with toilet paper from front to back to avoid transfer of bacteria to the neighborhood of the urethral opening. For early symptoms, drinking cranberry juice is substantial quantities is an excellent secondary prevention. Cranberry juice contains a natural antibiotic that slows the multiplication of the bacteria.

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