| While bladder infections usually aren't too | | | | wipe yourself the correct way after going to the |
| dangerous, they are still uncomfortable and | | | | bathroom. Since E. coli causes approximately 80% |
| disruptive to your day-to-day life. Luckily there | | | | of urinary tract infections, it is important to |
| are some easy steps you can take each day to | | | | remember to wipe from front to back every |
| prevent reoccurring bladder infections from | | | | time you go to the bathroom in order to prevent |
| happening to you. First it is important that you | | | | the transfer of bacteria from the rectal area to |
| understand the causes behind bladder infections | | | | the vaginal area. It is also important to keep the |
| and the symptoms that accompany bladder | | | | vaginal area as clean and dry (moisture |
| infections. Then, we can discuss the daily tasks | | | | encourages bacteria growth) as possible. |
| that can help discourage bacteria growth in the | | | | Drinking plenty of water, at least six glasses a |
| urinary tract. | | | | day, will also prove helpful in keeping urination |
| What Causes A Bladder Infection? | | | | regular and emptying the bladder often. This |
| Sometimes you will hear someone call a bladder | | | | constant movement of urine will prevent bacteria |
| infection by the phrase urinary tract infection. The | | | | from having the opportunity to grow inside the |
| urinary tract is made up a few parts, starting at | | | | urinary tract. Cranberries are another treatment |
| the kidneys and running to the bladder and then | | | | for bladder infections. The cranberries make the |
| to the urethra where urine exits the body. | | | | urine very acidic which makes a very bad |
| Therefore the terms bladder infection and urinary | | | | environment for the growth of bacteria. The best |
| tract infection are often used interchangeably. | | | | way to use cranberries is by drinking 100% |
| Bacteria growing inside the urinary tract cause all | | | | cranberry juice or by taking concentrated |
| urinary tract infections, including bladder infections. | | | | cranberry pills. Avoid cranberry juice 'cocktail' since |
| The bacteria is usually present around the vaginal | | | | it does not have enough natural cranberry in it to |
| area and then gets pushed into the urethra | | | | be effective. |
| through wiping from back to front after going the | | | | Believe it or not, the clothes you wear can also |
| bathroom, friction during intercourse, or rubbing of | | | | promote bacteria growth in the vaginal area thus |
| too tight clothing. | | | | increasing the chance for bladder infections. Avoid |
| While the friction of intercourse may cause the | | | | wearing pants or jeans that are too tight to |
| bacteria to enter the urethra, urinary tract | | | | prevent the growth and possible insertion of |
| infections are not sexually transmitted diseases | | | | bacteria into the urethra. |
| and are not transferred from one person to | | | | Bladder infections do not have to disrupt your life. |
| another. | | | | By following the follow simple steps, you can |
| Prevention For Bladder Infections | | | | greatly reduce your chances of ever getting |
| The best way to prevent a bladder infection is to | | | | another bladder infection again. |