The incidence of UTI in men may not be as high as the incidence
in women, but millions of men getting afflicted with UTI every year is
no joke either. To say that you are not likely to have UTI because of
your gender is not only chauvinistic, it's also one big lie. UTI can
happen to anyone, so it helps to understand some measures to prevent it
or treat it.
UTI, an infection that involves the urinary tract, is often caused by the bacteria E-coli. For some reason the bacteria which normally reside in the colon find their way into the urinary tract, clumping on its cells and causing an infection. Sometimes, if left untreated, the bacteria may move further up to the kidneys, causing pyelonephritis.
The signs and symptoms of UTI in men are no less different from those in women. These include burning sensation or pain during urination, frequency in urination, foul-smelling urine, dark colored urine and back pain. There may also be fever, and if the infection has gone up to the kidneys, nausea and vomiting may be present.
A sample of the urine must be brought to the laboratory to conclude if an infection does exist, in which case, your doctor will then prescribe antibiotics to treat UTI. You have to understand, though, that UTI can recur, and quite certainly you wouldn't want to submit yourself to antibiotic therapy again. You would be happy to know then that there are home remedies and natural supplements that can help with UTI, too. These you can discuss with your doctor, especially if you are not comfortable taking antibiotics.
Whether or not your doctor encourages natural remedies, surely he will tell you to increase your water intake. If normally you are drinking only 8 glasses of water daily, you should be drinking 10-12 glasses a day when you have UTI. Drinking water not only keeps you hydrated, it also helps to remove the undesirable substances from the body.
Then again, drinking water alone may not be enough. You need something else to make the bacteria loosen their hold on the cells of the urinary tract. You need something that would make the environment harsh for the bacteria to survive in. You need cranberries!
A small red fruit with a tangy taste, cranberry has been the subject of numerous studies involving UTI, and the results have found substances in cranberry that explains its link to UTI. Cranberries contain fructose and proanthocyanidins which give cranberries the natural ability to fight off bacteria. Cranberries also contain citric acid which raises the acidity of the urine, and you know that bacteria will not be able to live in such an offensive environment. Four glasses of pure cranberry juice taken on a daily basis is one great way to treat UTI.
UTI, an infection that involves the urinary tract, is often caused by the bacteria E-coli. For some reason the bacteria which normally reside in the colon find their way into the urinary tract, clumping on its cells and causing an infection. Sometimes, if left untreated, the bacteria may move further up to the kidneys, causing pyelonephritis.
The signs and symptoms of UTI in men are no less different from those in women. These include burning sensation or pain during urination, frequency in urination, foul-smelling urine, dark colored urine and back pain. There may also be fever, and if the infection has gone up to the kidneys, nausea and vomiting may be present.
A sample of the urine must be brought to the laboratory to conclude if an infection does exist, in which case, your doctor will then prescribe antibiotics to treat UTI. You have to understand, though, that UTI can recur, and quite certainly you wouldn't want to submit yourself to antibiotic therapy again. You would be happy to know then that there are home remedies and natural supplements that can help with UTI, too. These you can discuss with your doctor, especially if you are not comfortable taking antibiotics.
Whether or not your doctor encourages natural remedies, surely he will tell you to increase your water intake. If normally you are drinking only 8 glasses of water daily, you should be drinking 10-12 glasses a day when you have UTI. Drinking water not only keeps you hydrated, it also helps to remove the undesirable substances from the body.
Then again, drinking water alone may not be enough. You need something else to make the bacteria loosen their hold on the cells of the urinary tract. You need something that would make the environment harsh for the bacteria to survive in. You need cranberries!
A small red fruit with a tangy taste, cranberry has been the subject of numerous studies involving UTI, and the results have found substances in cranberry that explains its link to UTI. Cranberries contain fructose and proanthocyanidins which give cranberries the natural ability to fight off bacteria. Cranberries also contain citric acid which raises the acidity of the urine, and you know that bacteria will not be able to live in such an offensive environment. Four glasses of pure cranberry juice taken on a daily basis is one great way to treat UTI.
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