Bladder infection or urinary tract infections (UTIs) is very common in women as comparison to men and it is also known as inflammation of the bladder.The bladder is where urine is stored until we urinate.Bladder infections are caused by bacteria called E.coli thatlives in the digestive system. If these bacteria or germs get into the urethra they can cause infection. The urethra is the tube that takes urine out of your body. Sometimes bacteria may enter the bladder through the urethra from close by skin. According to health stats, more than half of the women get at least one bladder infection in their lifetime and in man the bladder infection chances increases as he ages, due to in part to an increase in prostate size. Vitamins and supplements may improve bladder function. Consult your doctor before beginning to take any bladder health supplement .
Bladder Infection Symptoms:
The most common sign is a burning sensation when urinating.
Frequent uncontrollable urge to urinate.
Passing only small amounts of urine at a time despite the urge to urinate.
Urine that is cloudy or bloody with a strong, foul odor.
Bladder contraction.
Urine appears to be cloudy.
Strong smelling urine.
Pelvic pain, in women
Rectal pain, in men
Here are the best remedies for bladder infection:
- Drink More Water: Water is the miracle remedy for many of the diseases. When you got UTI fluid perform two jobs, they empty bacteria out of your bladder, and dilute your urine.Urine is made of waste products and acids from your body, darker the acidic more pain full it is so water dilutes and at reduce bladder pain to a greater extend. At the same time avoid drinking alcohol, coffee and other caffeine product, as they irritate the bladder.
- Green Tea: As said above about water, green tea is also an effective remedy.It has antioxidant properties. Studies have also shown the positive impacts of green tea on bladder cancer.
- Frequent Urination: Bacteria can grow in you bladder for different reasons, for holding it and this will increase the risk of bacteria growth to a greater level.
- Apply Heat: If the pain is extreme and uncontrollable and if you need temporary solution try heating pad, place the pad on the towel to avoid burn and center the heat over your bladder.
- Cranberry Juice: Cranberry has been found for curing bladder infection for generations. But on the other hand its not completely clear if it really works. According to research published in JAMA Internal Medicine, cranberry juice and tablets have shown some promise as a remedy for UTI in women who get recurring infections. Because the studies are of a very specific population, the findings don’t offer evidence of efficacy for a larger population.