Home Remedies for Fast UTI Relief

Table of Contents

• Ways to relieve UTI discomfort at home
  • Try heat
  • Boost your water intake
  • Take an OTC medication
  • Put on your comfy clothes
  • Sip some cranberry juice
  • Steer clear of bladder irritants
• Combine home remedies with medical care
• Forward improves UTI treatment

The urge to go to the bathroom, pain during urination, and lower abdominal pressure and pain associated with urinary tract infections (UTIs) can make it difficult to concentrate at work or school, enjoy favorite activities and rest comfortably at night. Fortunately, there are ways that you can get UTI relief through home remedies while your body fights the infection.

Ways to relieve UTI discomfort at home

To ease symptoms of UTI and promote healing:

Try heat

Apply warm compresses, a hot water bottle or heating pad to your pelvis. Heat increases blood flow to reduce cramping and pressure.

Boost your water intake

Drinking six to eight, 8-oz. glasses of water every day supports urine production. Each time you urinate, your body flushes bacteria out of your urinary tract to help clear up an infection.

Take an OTC medication

Phenazopyridine hydrochloride is a pain reliever for the urinary tract and can be purchased over the counter in generic form or as the brand name drug AZO. This medication temporarily relieves urinary urgency, pain, and pressure associated with UTIs. However, it doesn’t treat the underlying infection.

Put on your comfy clothes

Tight, restrictive clothing may rub against your urethra and worsen the irritation that occurs during a UTI. Opt for loose-fitting clothes and breathable cotton underwear until your symptoms resolve.

Sip some cranberry juice

Studies into the effectiveness of cranberry juice for UTI treatment have produced mixed results. However, anecdotal evidence and some small studies indicate that cranberry juice may aid in healing by making it difficult for bacteria to stick to the lining of the urinary tract. If you wish to try this traditional folk remedy, choose a juice that lists cranberries as its first ingredient and is free of artificial sweeteners and added sugar.

Steer clear of bladder irritants

Some foods and drinks can trigger bladder inflammation and intensify urinary tract infections. While your body heals, cut down on or avoid:

• Caffeine, including coffee, tea and chocolate
• Carbonated beverages
• Alcohol
• Spicy foods
• Acidic foods like fruits and vinegar
• Refined sugar

Combine home remedies with medical care

All of the above home remedies may ease symptoms of a UTI. However, none of them are likely to cure a urinary tract infection. While it is not possible for the immune system to fight off the bacteria that causes UTIs on its own, antibiotics are usually necessary to aid in the process. You can combine home remedies for UTI relief with the medication your primary care provider prescribes to both treat the infection and minimize your discomfort.

If you decide to let your immune system fight the infection on its own, keep close tabs on your condition. Specifically, see your doctor if you experience any of the following:

• High fever
• Pain in your side
• Pain in your lower back
• Nausea
• Vomiting

The above symptoms could indicate that the infection has spread to the kidneys. A kidney infection requires prompt medical care, since it can permanently damage the organs or move into the bloodstream and cause a potentially fatal infection.

Even without kidney infection symptoms, you should see your doctor if:

• Your symptoms don’t improve after two or three days
• You have had three or more UTIs in the last 12 months
• You’re pregnant
• You’re diabetic
• You have a medical condition or take a medication that suppresses your immune system

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Natural Treatment for Urinary Tract Infections

How were you able to handle your most recent urinary tract infection (UTI)? Taking an antibiotic is the gold standard treatment for a urinary tract infection (UTI), according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That said, there are also things you can do at home to potentially help support recovery from the infection and better deal with the uncomfortable symptoms of a UTI.

These lifestyle-based interventions don’t require a prescription — and they can be done in the comfort of your home, but they should not be used in lieu of any treatment your doctor has recommended.

It’s important to be cautious with do-it-yourself home solutions, and be sure to check in with your doctor before trying a new strategy on your own, as some may be dangerous. For example, an oft-recommended home remedy found on social media involves mixing baking soda and water as a drink to help fight a urinary tract infection (UTI). This can be risky if you drink too much of it. About 5 percent of baking soda-related poisonings in California between 2000 and 2012 were from drinking baking soda in an attempt to treat a UTI, according to past research.

The following seven home remedies — from drinking lots of water to applying heat and wearing loose cotton clothing — may help ease or prevent agonizing UTI symptoms. Common symptoms, per the CDC, include pain or burning while urinating, frequent urination, abdominal cramps, bloody urine. Bear in mind that research evidence is variable and mostly limited, yet many of these are generally considered safe.

1. Get Your Fill of Water and Water-Based Foods

One of the first things to do when you have a urinary tract infection is drink plenty of water. That’s because drinking water can help flush away the bacteria that’s causing your infection, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). Adequate h3O can help put you on the right track for recovery. When you have a UTI, the NIDDK recommends drinking at least six to eight 8-ounce glasses of water each day.

2. Soothe UTI Pain With Heat

Inflammation and irritation from UTIs cause burning, pressure, and pain around your pubic area, says Kandis Rivers, MD, a urologist in the Henry Ford Health System in West Bloomfield, Michigan. Applying a heating pad might help relieve discomfort, notes the NIDDK. Keep the heat setting low, don’t apply it directly to the skin, and limit your use to 15 minutes at a time to avoid burns.

3. Cut Bladder Irritants From Your Diet

When you have a UTI, caffeine, alcohol, spicy food, nicotine, carbonated drinks, and artificial sweeteners may worsen your symptoms, yet it depends on the individual, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Focus on healthy foods, such as high-fiber carbohydrates that are good for your digestive health, says Holly Lucille, ND, RN, a naturopathic doctor in private practice in West Hollywood, California, and the author of Creating and Maintaining Balance: A Woman’s Guide to Safe, Natural Hormone Health.

4. Go Ahead, Empty Your Bladder Again

Every time you empty your bladder — even if it’s just a small amount — you rid it of some of the bacteria causing the infection. Keep making those bathroom runs, advises Dr. Rivers. This is also one of the reasons why you’re encouraged to drink adequate water when you’re recovering from a UTI, per the NIDDK.

5. Consider Supplements for Extra Possible Support

One potential supplement to help support recovery during a UTI is a probiotic, according to a review on natural remedies for UTI. Another review agrees, noting that probiotics with the strains Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium may help restore normal vaginal bacteria, particularly when taking antibiotics (which can disturb this balance), as well as may help reduce the risk of recurring infections.

There are also d-mannose supplements, which is a sugar found in cranberry, that is thought to prevent bacteria from sticking to the lining of the urinary tract. Some research suggests d-mannose may help treat uncomplicated bladder infections in women as effectively as antibiotics, yet clinical studies are needed and it’s not recommended to take the place of your mainstream treatment. Be sure to speak to your doctor about the right treatment for you.

Always be sure to check with your doctor before trying a supplement. Supplements, herbs, and other medication you might be taking can cause side effects or may interact with one another, and the effects can sometimes be serious.

6. Change to Healthier Daily Habits

Lifestyle changes matter because they may help you recover from a UTI and might prevent another infection, according to the NIDDK.

• Quit smoking.
• Wear loose cotton clothing and underwear.
• Wipe yourself clean from front to back.
• Choose only fragrance-free personal hygiene products.

7. Cut Back on Meat and Poultry

One study links contaminated poultry and meat to E. coli bacteria strains that can cause UTIs. This research doesn’t prove that eating meat or poultry causes UTIs. In fact, some E.coli can live in the intestines without causing any problems. However, bacteria from the gut can enter the urinary tract and cause infection. This risk is greater in women than men, because women have shorter urethras than men, meaning the bacteria has less distance to travel to reach the bladder.

Cutting back on meat and focusing on fruits and veggies may slightly cut your risk of UTIs. According to a study, vegetarians, compared with nonvegetarians, had a 16 percent lower risk of UTI.

A Note About Cranberry Juice and UTIs

Cranberry juice or cranberry extract in supplemental form has long been used as a home remedy for UTIs.

The thought is that “the proanthocyanidins in cranberries may help prevent bladder infections by keeping the bacteria from clinging to the bladder wall,” says Sonya Angelone, MS, RDN, a nutrition consultant based in San Francisco.

Yet there’s scientific controversy over how effective cranberry juice is at preventing UTIs due to conflicting conclusions in studies on the topic, according to research. Some studies have found it might work, while others have found no effect. An updated meta-analysis in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews analyzed 50 randomized-controlled trials, and found that taking cranberry as juice, tablets or capsules reduced the number of UTIs in women who experience recurrent UTIs, children, and those who’ve had a bladder procedure compared with placebo or no treatment.

Keep in mind that this shows that cranberry might be used to prevent UTIs in these specific groups of people, not treat or speed healing from a UTI. The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) came to a similar conclusion, too.

“Bottom line, there is some evidence it may help, and it doesn’t hurt to try it,” says Angelone. Just be sure to choose unsweetened cranberry juice (the sugar in sweetened cranberry juices can actually feed a bacterial infection). Mix this with sparkling water or plain yogurt, she recommends.

Are Bananas Good for UTIs?

Bananas will not treat UTI in any way. However, bananas are considered a bladder-friendly food because they’re not likely to irritate your bladder, according to the Urology Care Foundation.

Can Drinking Apple Cider Vinegar Treat UTIs?

One study has shown that apple cider vinegar has some antibacterial and antifungal properties, but there’s no scientific or medical evidence that drinking apple cider can treat UTIs. Furthermore, drinking large amounts of apple cider vinegar could lead to throat irritation and tooth decay.

Is Coconut Oil Effective at Alleviating UTI Symptoms?

Some research has suggested that coconut oil may have antibacterial properties, and you may find articles online confidently suggesting that it treats and prevents the infection. However, there’s no research looking specifically at the effect of coconut oil on UTIs. This is another UTI home remedy that you should skip.

Summary

In conclusion, if you have symptoms of a UTI, it is always recommended to see your doctor for evaluation and potential antibiotic treatment. These home remedies and complementary approaches have variable evidence and safety, and it’s best to discuss with your doctor before incorporating them in your care plan — especially if you have recurrent UTIs or other risks for complex UTIs like kidney stones or a urinary catheter, among others, per research.

Additional reporting by Marie Suszynski and Jessica Migala.

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Treatment of cystitis in women and men.

How to treat cystitis?

How to treat cystitis at home

For the treatment of the disease to be effective, it is very important to follow the exact recommendations. If the pain intensifies, you need to go to bed and cover yourself with a blanket. A feeling of comfort will be created by a warm heating pad placed in the lower abdomen. It is very important to consume a large amount of liquid, in the form of tea, fruit drinks, compotes. It will not be superfluous to exclude coffee, alcohol, it is also necessary to stop eating with spices. The basis of nutrition should be dairy products, fruits and vegetables. It is advisable to take a shower and perform hygiene procedures repeatedly, for this you need to use delicate means of intimate hygiene, especially if cystitis accompanies the period of menstruation. During an acute illness, it is not recommended to visit saunas and baths. It is very important to follow all the doctor’s recommendations and take the medicines that have been prescribed.

How is cystitis treated?

Competent treatment of cystitis should include taking medications: anti-inflammatory, antispasmodics, antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral.

Anti-inflammatory treatment (Diclofenac, Nurofen, Ibuprofen).

Cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder. In this disease, the wall of the bladder is involved in the inflammatory process, resulting in painful sensations, urination is accompanied by pain. Anti-inflammatory drugs help relieve inflammation and reduce pain.

Antispasmodics (No-shpa, Spazmalgon, Baralgin).

Antispasmodics block painful spasms of the muscular wall of the bladder, and an analgesic effect is also pronounced.

Antibacterial drugs (Monural, Nolicin, Abaktal, Rulid).

Most often, the inflammatory process in the bladder is caused by bacterial microflora, in order to suppress its reproduction and remove the cause of inflammation, antibiotic therapy is carried out. Important! Antibiotics are prescribed only by a doctor. Self-treatment without medical advice can be not only ineffective, but also dangerous to health!

Antifungals (Diflucan, Fluconazole, Mycomax, Mycosyst).

A fungal infection can also cause cystitis. Often, the inflammatory process in the bladder has a mixed nature – bacterial and fungal, in this case, antibacterial and antifungal drugs are prescribed simultaneously.

Phytotherapy (Monurel, Canephron, Cyston, Phytolysin).

Herbal medicines are effective, excellent for bladder inflammation and have antimicrobial properties.

Home remedies for cystitis

Home remedies for cystitis are very popular and can work well for home remedies.

Treatment of cystitis with millet.

Cooking homemade medicine. Pour 1 tablespoon of millet into 1 cup of boiling water. Cook this porridge over low heat for about 10 minutes. Then insist porridge for another 5 minutes. Drain excess liquid. On the first day of treatment, you need to eat 1 tablespoon of porridge every hour. On the second day, you need to eat 3 tablespoons of porridge 1 time per day. From the third day – half a glass a day. The duration of treatment is 7 days.

Treatment of cystitis with propolis.

We buy an alcohol tincture of propolis in a pharmacy. We take 10 drops 10 times a day. Important! Dilute the tincture in 1 tablespoon of boiled water. The course of treatment is 10 days.

Treatment of cystitis with soda.

Dilute 1 tablespoon of baking soda in a liter of water. Take a solution of 1 tablespoon three times a day. This liquid can also be used for douching. The course of treatment is 3 days.

Diagnosed with cystitis – should I run to the doctor or will it go away on its own?

The onset of cystitis occurs quickly, so most often the patient begins treatment on their own and possibly even with improvement. But the question remains whether the disease can go away without treatment or whether it is still necessary to see a doctor. It is important to remember that the disease does not stop after the symptoms disappear, but the disease itself does not stop, and if left untreated, it can become chronic. The inflammatory process can go up and cause pyelonephritis.

Is cystitis due to hypothermia?

Inflammation of the bladder is a disease caused by an infectious process. In this case, the pathogenic microflora enters the urinary tract from the intestines or from the focus of inflammation near the bladder. A number of factors that contribute to the occurrence of infection are listed below:0069

All these factors reduce the protective function of the epithelial layer of the bladder wall. And when E. coli enters the bladder, it begins to multiply and cause inflammation. When the inflammatory process gains its strength, there is a sharp pain during urination, which is accompanied by frequent urges. The treatment of cystitis is primarily the elimination of the cause that caused the inflammation.

A bacterial infection will not leave the bladder on its own, which means that treatment is necessary in any case. The main mistake of patients is non-compliance with medical recommendations and treatment according to the principle “my friend was prescribed this, I will drink the same pills, it helped her, so it will help me.” To fight a bacterial infection, you must first identify the pathogen. Therefore, they take a urine culture for microflora and sensitivity to antibiotics.

Often, patients believe that if the pain disappears during thermal procedures with a heating pad, then the disease is treated by itself. But warming up does not eliminate the infection, and therefore does not treat cystitis. On the contrary, heating the lumbar region enhances the infectious process, which contributes to the penetration of pathogens into the upper part of the urinary system, namely the kidneys. As a result, pyelonephritis begins, the symptoms of which bring much more discomfort than cystitis. The inflammatory process in the kidneys is eliminated only by drug treatment, when only a doctor can help.

What is the most effective treatment for cystitis?

The effectiveness of cystitis treatment depends not only on the timely correct diagnosis, but also on the correct drug therapy. Cystitis is an inflammatory disease of the bladder, the cause of which in most cases is a bacterial pathogenic microflora. Acute cystitis with untimely and improper treatment often often becomes chronic. The treatment of cystitis should be comprehensive and include: antibacterial drugs that eliminate the cause of the infection, symptomatic therapy that alleviates the painful symptoms of the disease, and diet and hygiene should not be neglected.

What examination is performed for cystitis?

The onset of cystitis in men and women is the same. The main symptoms are pain in the perineum and small pelvis, frequent urination with pain, subfebrile body temperature, feeling of an incomplete bladder, there may be traces of blood in the urine.

The doctor carefully collects data when talking with the patient, paying attention to the causes of cystitis. Whether there was hypothermia, how often the change of sexual partners occurs, whether the patient suffered stress, what diseases the patient suffered on the eve of the onset of signs of cystitis, what medications he took – all these questions are very important for identifying the cause of the disease.

To confirm the diagnosis, a general clinical urinalysis with microscopy of the urinary sediment, a general clinical blood test, and a Nechiporenko urinalysis are prescribed.

How to collect a complete urinalysis?

Urine collection for analysis is carried out in the morning, after waking up at the first urination: preliminary hygiene procedures are carried out, women need to cover the entrance to the vagina with a napkin to avoid getting secretions and epithelium into the urine.

Use a sterile test container (available from a pharmacy). For analysis, an average portion of urine is collected.

Take the jar with the analysis to the laboratory within 2 hours.

Bacteriological research methods

Urine culture for microflora and sensitivity to antibiotics will reveal the causative agent of inflammation and the antibacterial drug that acts on it.

Instrumental diagnostics

Cystoscopy is an endoscopic examination of the bladder performed by a physician.
Cystography is an x-ray examination of the bladder.
Bladder ultrasound is one of the fastest and most affordable diagnostic methods.

The doctor decides which diagnostic method to choose. Each type of study carries a lot of information and it is important that the diagnosis is made accurately.

Which doctor treats cystitis – urologist or nephrologist?

Cystitis in men and women is treated by a specialist – urologist.

Can cystitis be seen on ultrasound?

At the initial stage, acute cystitis is characterized by the following ultrasound signs: in the cavity of the organ, tiny particles with increased echogenicity are clearly visible, which are grouped into specific foci. This is an accumulation of many cells, for example, epithelial, erythrocyte and leukocyte. They also include salt crystals. In medical practice, such accumulations are called “bladder sediment”. If a person is scanned in a supine position, then the foci are localized near the posterior wall of the organ, with vertical scanning, the sediment moves to the region of the anterior wall. The thickening of the walls of the bladder is noticeable only during the transition of cystitis to the acute stage. In the first stages of the development of the disease, the contours of the organ will be even, without obvious deformations. If the inflammation progresses, then the wall begins to thicken, the contours are bent, the shape becomes asymmetric.

The chronic form of cystitis also provokes thickening of the walls, but at the same time we see sediment in the gaps, in conclusion this observation will be described as “flakes in the bladder.” If the inflammatory process is strongly launched, then blood clots are clearly scanned in the cavity of the organ, looking like hypo and hyperechoic structures. In some cases, they are “glued” to the internal mucosa. Clots that are in the liquefaction stage are translated as anechoic areas, creating an uneven contour.

Ultrasound of the urinary system is a research method based on the echogenic capabilities of ultrasonic waves. They are reflected from the examined organ and give a full-fledged two-dimensional or three-dimensional image on the screen of the device. The method is suitable for people of any age, it has many indications and no negative consequences. The only disadvantage of such an examination is the need for preliminary preparation.

What is the difference between cystitis in men and women?

Cystitis in women and women is similar in clinical manifestations, however, in women, symptoms, especially pain during urination, are much more pronounced.

What are the complications of cystitis?

One of the most common complications of acute cystitis in women is its chronic form, which is difficult and time-consuming to treat. Chronic cystitis brings a lot of trouble in itself, as it worsens with the slightest hypothermia, with colds, with violation of intimate hygiene and other circumstances. But, the danger of cystitis, both acute and chronic, is also that the infectious process can lead to serious complications. These are complicated forms of cystitis – interstitial, hemorrhagic, gangrenous.

Also, as a result of this disease may develop:

• pyelonephritis (unilateral and bilateral),
• vesicoureteral reflux, iya,
• bladder empyema.

Is it possible to have sex with cystitis?

Women and men should not have sex when they have cystitis, as the infection spreads. In addition, in some cases, the sensations can be extremely unpleasant and even painful. But, if a couple has already decided to go for sexual intimacy with a disease, this should be taken into account. Whether cystitis spreads sexually, no need to guess. But it’s still worth protecting. After all, an infection can be transmitted to a healthy sexual partner, because of which his other half suffers. Before sexual intercourse, partners need to wash themselves with soap and empty their bladders. Special lubricants must not be used. Before intercourse, to prevent the transmission of the pathogen, you should wear a condom. When having sex, it is not recommended to massage the clitoris. Thus, it is possible to lead to even greater irritation of the urethra and thereby aggravate the disease. During intercourse, you should choose a position that would not cause discomfort and pain in the patient. The position when the man is behind is especially not recommended. After sex, you need to take a shower, wash yourself with soap.

Is cystitis sexually transmitted?

If a woman has a disease as a result of ureaplasma, microplasma, chlamydia, gonorrhea pathogens, we can conditionally say that cystitis is sexually transmitted. In this case, it is not difficult to determine how cystitis is transmitted. A sexual partner may not have a sexually transmitted disease. But the internal environment in her genitals can be too aggressive. If a partner has reduced immunity, he can easily get some kind of infection. Later, he developed cystitis.

symptoms, treatment, prevention discussed with an obstetrician-gynecologist

The weekend was great. You went hiking with headscarves, or went to the beach, where you swam to your heart’s content, and then sat in a cold, wet swimsuit, or went to a picnic, where everything was fine, except that on cool evenings you sat on the cold ground for too long

The weekend went great. Have you gone camping with headscarves or gone to the beach, where you swam a lot, and then sat in a cold wet swimsuit, or went to a picnic, where everything was fine, except that on cool evenings you sat on the cold ground for too long … And as a result, you feel a sharp pain when urinating, a feeling of being unable to go to the toilet, you have to squeeze out the liquid literally drop by drop? As sad as it is, most likely you have cystitis.

Our consultant: obstetrician-gynecologist EUROMED Clinics Alina Vladimirovna CHAPLOUTSKAYA.

Cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder. This term is often used to refer to a urinary infection associated with inflammation of the bladder mucosa and impaired function.

The appearance of cystitis can be provoked by trauma to the mucous membrane of the bladder, problems with urination, diseases of the bladder and nearby organs (prostate, urethra, genital organs), intestinal bacteria, blood stasis in the veins of the pelvis, hormonal disorders, beriberi, hypothermia, etc.

Women are more likely to suffer from cystitis than men – approximately 20 to 40% of the female population has experienced this disease.

Cystitis is primary and secondary, acute and chronic, infectious and non-infectious. Symptoms of cystitis depend on its type.

Symptoms

Acute cystitis is characterized by frequent urination accompanied by “cutting” pain, hematuria (blood in the urine), discomfort in the lower abdomen, aggravated by urination, cloudy urine, fever, general malaise.

In chronic cystitis, symptoms may be virtually absent. The only thing to notice is the increased urge to urinate.

Acute cystitis is diagnosed according to the clinical picture – pronounced symptoms make it easy to identify this disease. Chronic cystitis is determined by characteristic symptoms, urinalysis results, bacteriological studies, cystoscopy, functional studies of the lower urinary tract.

Treatment

Do not delay in contacting a doctor! Only a doctor will be able to assess your condition and prescribe an effective treatment, thanks to which you will forget about discomfort very quickly. With cystitis, antibiotics are usually prescribed, as well as drugs that relieve spasm of the muscles of the bladder, which reduces pain.

In acute cystitis, patients are recommended a special diet with a low calcium content and plenty of fluids, including herbal infusions that have a diuretic effect. But it is better to refuse tea, coffee and alcohol for the period of treatment.