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Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTI)

Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: May 21 9:35am | Replies (143)

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@colleenyoung

Thanks for explaining, Sandy.
Mayo Clinic offers these prevention tips https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/urinary-tract-infection/symptoms-causes/syc-20353447
- Drink plenty of liquids, especially water. Drinking water helps dilute your urine and ensures that you'll urinate more frequently — allowing bacteria to be flushed from your urinary tract before an infection can begin.
- Drink cranberry juice. Although studies are not conclusive that cranberry juice prevents UTIs, it is likely not harmful.
- Wipe from front to back. Doing so after urinating and after a bowel movement helps prevent bacteria in the anal region from spreading to the vagina and urethra.
- Empty your bladder soon after intercourse. Also, drink a full glass of water to help flush bacteria.
- Avoid potentially irritating feminine products. Using deodorant sprays or other feminine products, such as douches and powders, in the genital area can irritate the urethra.
- Change your birth control method. Diaphragms, or unlubricated or spermicide-treated condoms, can all contribute to bacterial growth.

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@sandyhelman
@colleenyoung
Hello kids,
When I went to the hospital with a kidney stone and had an infection I said to the doctor ”It’s a good thing I’ve been drinking cranberry juice” and his reply was ”The only thing cranberry juice does for you is make you fat”
I've had many lady friends who swear by it.
My dad who was a quadriplegic and prone to UTI’s was told there was nothing better to drink than water.
I won’t say one way or the other whether it works or not but the medical research seems to refute the theory.
Jake