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