| Bladder infections, caused by bacteria, are | | | | A glass of cranberry juice daily is an optional |
| common in human beings regardless of age and | | | | method of preventing bladder infection. Intake of |
| sex, but they are easy to treat if diagnosed at | | | | vitamin C helps to maintain the acidity of urine, as |
| the right time. Preventing bladder infection | | | | it reduces the number of harmful bacteria in the |
| necessitates absolute cleanliness. | | | | urinary tract. Uva-ursi, a shrub that grows in North |
| The most often recommended preventive | | | | America is a suitable substitute for antibiotic |
| measure for bladder infection is the intake of | | | | infection fighters. Be cautious in the use of soap, |
| plenty of water to flush out bacteria. Beverages | | | | bubble bath, and shampoo, as they may cause |
| and coffee should be avoided. Raw garlic and | | | | irritation to the bladder. Use of loose, cotton |
| parsley, carrots, celery, cranberries, blueberries, | | | | undergarments is recommended to prevent |
| gooseberries, oats, and watermelon are food | | | | bladder infections. |
| items that can fight bladder infections. | | | | Special care should be taken to prevent bladder |
| Women are constantly at risk for bladder | | | | infections in children. Diapers should be changed |
| infection, so always try to maintain personal | | | | frequently to prevent the spread of bacteria. |
| hygiene by washing the skin around and between | | | | Parents should make children aware of personal |
| the rectum and vagina daily. Urinate regularly | | | | hygiene. The child should be taught the importance |
| when needed. Stress and lack of nutrition lead to | | | | of passing urine regularly. Constipation is to be |
| improper functioning of the system. To prevent | | | | avoided for proper functioning of the system. |
| infections, try to develop the overall immunity of | | | | Double voiding is necessary for complete draining |
| the body. Wash from front to back after bowel | | | | of urine from the bladder. Diagnosis of a bladder |
| movements. Urination after intercourse and | | | | infection at the proper time can be achieved by a |
| enough lubrication during sex help to resist bladder | | | | periodic urine culture. Have good food, sanitation, |
| infections. | | | | and a tension-free mind to enjoy healthy living. |