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Re: 7 Home Remedies For Urinary Tract Infections by calobinna(m): 7:23am On Sep 27, 2014
ismokeweed:
Na me come like igbo pass abi?
baba nobody like am pass!...just give ur views toward igbo being legalised!
Re: 7 Home Remedies For Urinary Tract Infections by Nobody: 7:40am On Sep 27, 2014
a friend of mine can swear on the ff
ginger. cuts fresh bulb n inserts in d vag nightly
putting dettol n hot water n seating on the steam as often as u can. used as preventive aswell as curative especially by students dt live in hostels.
Re: 7 Home Remedies For Urinary Tract Infections by Nobody: 7:49am On Sep 27, 2014
bt come oo, this baking soda can be used for almost everything. frm facial scrubbing / spot treatment (with honey or lemon) to teeth whitening, to deodorant, odour control, pot washing/scrubbing, neutralisatn of skin after an la or ga peel, etc . its sumtin one shld get handy at home.

i don find am tire for chemical mkt bt couldnt find it. maybe they know it wth another name.

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Re: 7 Home Remedies For Urinary Tract Infections by Nobody: 7:59am On Sep 27, 2014
Eyop:
Madam i now understand you completely. Thank God you never attempted using Baking Soda in your factory because that would have been a disaster cheesy grin
what do u guyz mean by factory?is it dangote factory or dantata factory?
Re: 7 Home Remedies For Urinary Tract Infections by Eyop: 8:02am On Sep 27, 2014
profjustine458: what do u guyz mean by factory?is it dangote factory or dantata factory?
Every girl,lady and woman has a factory. The quality of factory differs so i believe by now you should know you also have a factory but the quality is what i don't know. cheesy
Re: 7 Home Remedies For Urinary Tract Infections by 100Cents: 9:02am On Sep 27, 2014
Natural remedies work like magic.

Eat Raw garlic and onions.

No need to spend money.

Then your casual vitamin C tablets..
Re: 7 Home Remedies For Urinary Tract Infections by Nobody: 9:39am On Sep 27, 2014
causes ulcer sometimes. What abt all dis herbal medicine, frm experience, r dey effective?
Re: 7 Home Remedies For Urinary Tract Infections by Nobody: 10:27am On Sep 27, 2014
Eyop: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the second most common reason people visit their doctors each year. Men get UTIs, but they are much more common in women — more than eight million women head to their doctor for UTI treatment annually. And 20 percent of these women will get a second UTI.

If you’ve ever had a UTI, you’ll probably never forget the symptoms. It usually starts with a sudden and frequent need to visit the potty. When you get there, you can squeeze out only a little bit of urine, and that’s usually accompanied by a burning sensation in your bladder and/or urethra. In more extreme cases you may end up with fever, chills, back pain, and even blood in your urine.

The good news is that there are many home remedies you can try to prevent or remedy a UTI. Go to the next page to learn more.
This information is solely for informational purposes. IT IS NOT INTENDED TO PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. Neither the Editors of Consumer Guide (R), Publications International, Ltd., the author nor publisher take responsibility for any possible consequences from any treatment, procedure, exercise, dietary modification, action or application of medication which results from reading or following the information contained in this information. The publication of this information does not constitute the practice of medicine, and this information does not replace the advice of your physician or other health care provider. Before undertaking any course of treatment, the reader must seek the advice of their physician or other health care provider.

1. Baking Soda
UTIs that last longer than two days require medical intervention. Untreated UTIs can infect the kidneys and turn into a much more serious problem. To help prevent a UTI from developing or nip one in the bud, try adding 1 teaspoon baking soda to a glass of water as it may help ease your infection. The soda neutralizes the acidity in your urine, speeding along your recovery.

2. Blueberries
Blueberries and cranberries are from the same plant family and seem to have the same bacteria-inhibiting properties. In one study, blueberry juice was found to prevent UTIs. Since you’re not likely to find a gallon of blueberry juice at your local store, try sprinkling a handful of these flavorful, good-for-you berries over your morning cereal.

3. Cranberry Juice
Many studies have found that drinking cranberry juice may help you avoid urinary tract infections. It appears that cranberry juice prevents infection-causing bacteria from bedding down in your bladder, and it also has a very mild antibiotic affect. Drinking as little as 4 ounces of cranberry juice a day can help keep your bladder infection-free. But if you tend to get UTIs or are dealing with one right now, try to drink at least 2 to 4 glasses of cranberry juice a day. If pure cranberry juice is just too bitter for your taste buds, you can substitute cranberry juice cocktail . It seems to have the same effect as the pure stuff. Take note: If you have a UTI, cranberry juice is not a replacement for doctor-prescribed antibiotics in treating your infection.

4. Pineapple
Bromelain is an enzyme found in pineapples. In one study, people with a UTI who were given bromelain along with their usual round of antibiotics got rid of their infection. Half the people who were given a placebo plus an antibiotic showed no signs of lingering infection. Eating a cup of pineapple tastes good and may just help rid you of your infection.

5. Water
If you tend to get urinary tract infections, be sure to drink plenty of water — about 8 eight-ounce glasses a day. You should be urinating at least every four to five hours. If you are currently dealing with an infection, drink buckets of water to fight it off. Drink a full 8 ounces of water every hour. The river of water in your system will help flush out bacteria by making you urinate more frequently.
You can also heat up some water on the stove and pour it into a hot water bottle. Place the water bottle on your lower abdomen to help ease any pain caused by the infection.

6. Vitamin C
Some doctors are prescribing at least 5,000 mg or more of vitamin C a day for patients who develop recurrent urinary tract infections. Vitamin C keeps the bladder healthy by acidifying the urine, essentially putting up a no-trespassing sign for potentially harmful bacteria.

7. Do’s and Don’ts
DO use it. When you’ve got to go, go. It sounds simple, but how many times have you held it — when you’re in a business meeting, when you’re stuck in traffic, when you’re at a concert and the lines are too long. If you hold your urine, you’re more likely to get a backup of bacteria and end up with an infection.

DO consider cotton. Anything that comes into close contact with any of those ultra-personal areas should be cotton. Women should wear cotton underwear or cotton-lined panty hose to help stay fresher and dryer. Guys should go for boxer shorts.
DON’T drink alcohol. Alcohol is an irritant to your bladder, just what you don’t need when you’re dealing with an infection.
DO cut the caffeine. Also avoid caffeine-loaded drinks such as caffeinated soda pop, coffee, and tea. Caffeine can irritate the bladder, which is the last thing you need when a UTI has taken hold.

DO pull out a nonprescription pain reliever. Taking acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or aspirin can help ease the pain during your infection.
DO follow the rules for making love. If you have trouble with UTIs, be sure you and your partner clean up before making love. After you make love, head to the bathroom to urinate and get rid of any potentially harmful bacteria. And try using a condom instead of a diaphragm. Diaphragms may promote UTIs.

DO go with the flow. After urinating, be sure to wipe from front to back to keep bacteria from getting close to the urethra.
These home remedies can help you prevent a UTI or eliminate one already in progress. However, be sure to check with your doctor, especially if a UTI lasts longer than two days.

Source:
health.howstuffworks.com
If the UTi is secondary to an enlarged obstructive prostate, drinking a lot of water will actually worsen the situation and might infact result in not being able to pass urine at all. Best seek expert help from a Urologist to diagnose the cause of the recurrent UTI. I have seen a woman who had a retained mersilene tape from a cervical cerclage, only diagnosed after cystoscopy after several months of repeat antibiotics. Home remedy is not really the best
Re: 7 Home Remedies For Urinary Tract Infections by juanmiguel: 10:52am On Sep 27, 2014
its my b'day! Dancing!
Re: 7 Home Remedies For Urinary Tract Infections by tunaguy(m): 12:58pm On Sep 27, 2014
I had this stuff when I got a job as a cafe attendant I couldn't come to work for about 3 days my boss had to fire me when I went to the doctor they did some test and told me to get amoksiklav I didn't use it more than 5 time every the thing went

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Re: 7 Home Remedies For Urinary Tract Infections by oyewolestephen(m): 1:46pm On Sep 27, 2014
Please OP am affected with a kind of unknown disease up to a week now, I feel pain on my penis there is a whitish fluid coming out of my penis and anytime I wanted to urinate I discover a chronic pains in the same penis. Don't fill comfortable anywhere I find myself even if am sleeping

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Re: 7 Home Remedies For Urinary Tract Infections by deluxs1(m): 7:30pm On Sep 27, 2014
tunaguy: I had this stuff when I got a job as a cafe attendant I couldn't come to work for about 3 days my boss had to fire me when I went to the doctor they did some test and told me to get amoksiklav I didn't use it more than 5 time every the thing went
you should still finish the med even if the symptoms disappeared after first intake
Re: 7 Home Remedies For Urinary Tract Infections by Andibot(m): 8:01pm On Sep 27, 2014
1. Baking Soda
UTIs that last longer than two days require medical intervention. Untreated UTIs can infect the kidneys and turn into a much more serious problem. To help prevent a UTI from developing or nip one in the bud, try adding 1 teaspoon baking soda to a glass of water as it may help ease your infection. The soda neutralizes the acidity in your urine, speeding along your recovery.


6. Vitamin C
Some doctors are prescribing at least 5,000 mg or more of vitamin C a day for patients who develop recurrent urinary tract infections. Vitamin C keeps the bladder healthy by acidifying the urine, essentially putting up a no-trespassing sign for potentially harmful bacteria.


Op Pls can u explain d contradiction BTW vitamin C a good drug acidifying our urine n preventing bacteria n soda neutralizing the same acidity created by d vitamin C?

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Re: 7 Home Remedies For Urinary Tract Infections by Andibot(m): 8:07pm On Sep 27, 2014
1. Baking Soda
UTIs that last longer than two days require medical intervention. Untreated UTIs can infect the kidneys and turn into a much more serious problem. To help prevent a UTI from developing or nip one in the bud, try adding 1 teaspoon baking soda to a glass of water as it may help ease your infection. The soda neutralizes the acidity in your urine, speeding along your recovery.


6. Vitamin C
Some doctors are prescribing at least 5,000 mg or more of vitamin C a day for patients who develop recurrent urinary tract infections. Vitamin C keeps the bladder healthy by acidifying the urine, essentially putting up a no-trespassing sign for potentially harmful bacteria.


Op Pls can u explain d contradiction BTW vitamin C a good drug acidifying our urine n preventing bacteria n soda neutralizing the same acidity created by d vitamin C? quote author=Eyop][color=#000000][size=12pt]Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
Re: 7 Home Remedies For Urinary Tract Infections by dotex001(m): 8:20pm On Sep 27, 2014
Pls how can UTD be contracted..
Re: 7 Home Remedies For Urinary Tract Infections by Eyop: 8:59pm On Sep 27, 2014
oyewolestephen: Please OP am affected with a kind of unknown disease up to a week now, I feel pain on my penis there is a whitish fluid coming out of my penis and anytime I wanted to urinate I discover a chronic pains in the same penis. Don't fill comfortable anywhere I find myself even if am sleeping

That's a possible symptoms of an infection. I will suggest you see a Urologist immediately who will recommend a test (Urinalysis and semen culture ) to ascertain what type of infection that you have.
Re: 7 Home Remedies For Urinary Tract Infections by Eyop: 9:04pm On Sep 27, 2014
tunaguy: I had this stuff when I got a job as a cafe attendant I couldn't come to work for about 3 days my boss had to fire me when I went to the doctor they did some test and told me to get amoksiklav I didn't use it more than 5 time every the thing went

Amoksiklav is a broad spectrum antibiotic. However,hope you completed the dosage and didn't stop half way even when the symptoms disappeared?
Re: 7 Home Remedies For Urinary Tract Infections by Eyop: 9:07pm On Sep 27, 2014
dotex001: Pls how can UTD be contracted..
For male, mostly sexually from an infected female.

For Female, toilet,from an infected male,dirty undies,etc

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Re: 7 Home Remedies For Urinary Tract Infections by tunaguy(m): 9:57pm On Sep 27, 2014
deluxs1:
you should still finish the med even if the symptoms disappeared after first intake
bro I don't like taking meds
Re: 7 Home Remedies For Urinary Tract Infections by tunaguy(m): 9:59pm On Sep 27, 2014
Eyop:

Amoksiklav is a broad spectrum antibiotic. However,hope you completed the dosage and didn't stop half way even when the symptoms disappeared?
I did stop half way but it didn't coome bak again dat was lky 3 months bak
Re: 7 Home Remedies For Urinary Tract Infections by Eyop: 11:05pm On Sep 27, 2014
tunaguy: I did stop half way but it didn't coome bak again dat was lky 3 months bak
Wow! You shouldn't have stopped. Did you later go for another test to confirm that the infection is no longer there? Sometimes Urine culture might not show if infection still exist or not but the best is 48 hours semen culture test and if result comes out negative,then you are completely free,
Re: 7 Home Remedies For Urinary Tract Infections by oyewolestephen(m): 11:06pm On Sep 27, 2014
Eyop:

That's a possible symptoms of an infection. I will suggest you see a Urologist immediately who will recommend a test (Urinalysis and semen culture ) to ascertain what type of infection that you have.
am even thinking maybe is gonorrhoea. Can it be it?
Re: 7 Home Remedies For Urinary Tract Infections by Eyop: 11:12pm On Sep 27, 2014
oyewolestephen: am even thinking maybe is gonorrhoea. Can it be it?
Yes your explanations shows sign of Gonorrhoea but we are only assuming and which is not the best. A test will confirm which is which. Syphilis and Staph-aureus doesn't come with whitish discharge but gonorrhoea does.
Re: 7 Home Remedies For Urinary Tract Infections by StepG: 8:32am On Sep 28, 2014
Eyop: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the second most common reason people visit their doctors each year. Men get UTIs, but they are much more common in women — more than eight million women head to their doctor for UTI treatment annually. And 20 percent of these women will get a second UTI.

If you’ve ever had a UTI, you’ll probably never forget the symptoms. It usually starts with a sudden and frequent need to visit the potty. When you get there, you can squeeze out only a little bit of urine, and that’s usually accompanied by a burning sensation in your bladder and/or urethra. In more extreme cases you may end up with fever, chills, back pain, and even blood in your urine.

The good news is that there are many home remedies you can try to prevent or remedy a UTI. Go to the next page to learn more.
This information is solely for informational purposes. IT IS NOT INTENDED TO PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. Neither the Editors of Consumer Guide (R), Publications International, Ltd., the author nor publisher take responsibility for any possible consequences from any treatment, procedure, exercise, dietary modification, action or application of medication which results from reading or following the information contained in this information. The publication of this information does not constitute the practice of medicine, and this information does not replace the advice of your physician or other health care provider. Before undertaking any course of treatment, the reader must seek the advice of their physician or other health care provider.

1. Baking Soda
UTIs that last longer than two days require medical intervention. Untreated UTIs can infect the kidneys and turn into a much more serious problem. To help prevent a UTI from developing or nip one in the bud, try adding 1 teaspoon baking soda to a glass of water as it may help ease your infection. The soda neutralizes the acidity in your urine, speeding along your recovery.

2. Blueberries
Blueberries and cranberries are from the same plant family and seem to have the same bacteria-inhibiting properties. In one study, blueberry juice was found to prevent UTIs. Since you’re not likely to find a gallon of blueberry juice at your local store, try sprinkling a handful of these flavorful, good-for-you berries over your morning cereal.

3. Cranberry Juice
Many studies have found that drinking cranberry juice may help you avoid urinary tract infections. It appears that cranberry juice prevents infection-causing bacteria from bedding down in your bladder, and it also has a very mild antibiotic affect. Drinking as little as 4 ounces of cranberry juice a day can help keep your bladder infection-free. But if you tend to get UTIs or are dealing with one right now, try to drink at least 2 to 4 glasses of cranberry juice a day. If pure cranberry juice is just too bitter for your taste buds, you can substitute cranberry juice cocktail . It seems to have the same effect as the pure stuff. Take note: If you have a UTI, cranberry juice is not a replacement for doctor-prescribed antibiotics in treating your infection.

4. Pineapple
Bromelain is an enzyme found in pineapples. In one study, people with a UTI who were given bromelain along with their usual round of antibiotics got rid of their infection. Half the people who were given a placebo plus an antibiotic showed no signs of lingering infection. Eating a cup of pineapple tastes good and may just help rid you of your infection.

5. Water
If you tend to get urinary tract infections, be sure to drink plenty of water — about 8 eight-ounce glasses a day. You should be urinating at least every four to five hours. If you are currently dealing with an infection, drink buckets of water to fight it off. Drink a full 8 ounces of water every hour. The river of water in your system will help flush out bacteria by making you urinate more frequently.
You can also heat up some water on the stove and pour it into a hot water bottle. Place the water bottle on your lower abdomen to help ease any pain caused by the infection.

6. Vitamin C
Some doctors are prescribing at least 5,000 mg or more of vitamin C a day for patients who develop recurrent urinary tract infections. Vitamin C keeps the bladder healthy by acidifying the urine, essentially putting up a no-trespassing sign for potentially harmful bacteria.

7. Do’s and Don’ts
DO use it. When you’ve got to go, go. It sounds simple, but how many times have you held it — when you’re in a business meeting, when you’re stuck in traffic, when you’re at a concert and the lines are too long. If you hold your urine, you’re more likely to get a backup of bacteria and end up with an infection.

DO consider cotton. Anything that comes into close contact with any of those ultra-personal areas should be cotton. Women should wear cotton underwear or cotton-lined panty hose to help stay fresher and dryer. Guys should go for boxer shorts.
DON’T drink alcohol. Alcohol is an irritant to your bladder, just what you don’t need when you’re dealing with an infection.
DO cut the caffeine. Also avoid caffeine-loaded drinks such as caffeinated soda pop, coffee, and tea. Caffeine can irritate the bladder, which is the last thing you need when a UTI has taken hold.

DO pull out a nonprescription pain reliever. Taking acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or aspirin can help ease the pain during your infection.
DO follow the rules for making love. If you have trouble with UTIs, be sure you and your partner clean up before making love. After you make love, head to the bathroom to urinate and get rid of any potentially harmful bacteria. And try using a condom instead of a diaphragm. Diaphragms may promote UTIs.

DO go with the flow. After urinating, be sure to wipe from front to back to keep bacteria from getting close to the urethra.
These home remedies can help you prevent a UTI or eliminate one already in progress. However, be sure to check with your doctor, especially if a UTI lasts longer than two days.

Source:
health.howstuffworks.com
Hmmm informative.
Re: 7 Home Remedies For Urinary Tract Infections by StepG: 8:37am On Sep 28, 2014
infogenius:

Factory? What does this "your factory" manufacture.I will like to know . Pls permit me to ask.



This tells it all. It is not a cure for a fully blown U.T.I but for prevention & reducing the spread of the one in progress.Visit ur dr, if d U.T.I is a fully blown one.

Some of its symptoms may include;

1. Cloudy Urine at times it is bad smelling and may contain some blood.

2. Pain and burning urination usually accompanied with urgent frequent urination.

3.Mild fever

In fact the symptoms are in close resemblance with symptoms of sexually transmitted diseases.
true
Re: 7 Home Remedies For Urinary Tract Infections by StepG: 8:39am On Sep 28, 2014
mercylicious: bt come oo, this baking soda can be used for almost everything. frm facial scrubbing / spot treatment (with honey or lemon) to teeth whitening, to deodorant, odour control, pot washing/scrubbing, neutralisatn of skin after an la or ga peel, etc . its sumtin one shld get handy at home.

i don find am tire for chemical mkt bt couldnt find it. maybe they know it wth another name.
ok
Re: 7 Home Remedies For Urinary Tract Infections by jovialebony(f): 3:42pm On Sep 28, 2014
nice one, but dis blueberry n d oda one, where can one find them here in Nigeria?
Re: 7 Home Remedies For Urinary Tract Infections by Nobody: 10:30pm On Sep 28, 2014
afta taking sm medicatns, he says he is still experiencin d symptoms mildly... Like joint pains, frequent urination n back pains, shud he still take more of d antibiotics ( ct-jil) or go 4 anoda lab test?
Re: 7 Home Remedies For Urinary Tract Infections by Nobody: 7:48am On Oct 02, 2014
100Cents: Natural remedies work like magic.

Eat Raw garlic and onions.

No need to spend money.

Then your casual vitamin C tablets..
Dear, pls r u sure of dis? Cos i wanna recommend it 2 some1... Tanx
Re: 7 Home Remedies For Urinary Tract Infections by 100Cents: 7:55am On Oct 02, 2014
achidisucre:
Dear, pls r u sure of dis? Cos i wanna recommend it 2 some1... Tanx

Surest cure.

There abound many anti biotic drugs and the one you may spend your money buying may not contain the active ingredient needed to fight the very bacteria causing your medical condition. In a situation that it is even the correct antibiotic, the germ may still mutate after medication for one week rendering your medication useless.

GARLIC is the surest cure with more than 80 antibiotic ingredients to cure every form of bacterial infection in the human body.

Thank me later..
Re: 7 Home Remedies For Urinary Tract Infections by Nobody: 11:03am On Oct 02, 2014
100Cents:

Surest cure.

There abound many anti biotic drugs and the one you may spend your money buying may not contain the active ingredient needed to fight the very bacteria causing your medical condition. In a situation that it is even the correct antibiotic, the germ may still mutate after medication for one week rendering your medication useless.

GARLIC is the surest cure with more than 80 antibiotic ingredients to cure every form of bacterial infection in the human body.

Thank me later..
tanx 'll try it
Re: 7 Home Remedies For Urinary Tract Infections by Nobody: 11:03am On Oct 02, 2014
100Cents:

Surest cure.

There abound many anti biotic drugs and the one you may spend your money buying may not contain the active ingredient needed to fight the very bacteria causing your medical condition. In a situation that it is even the correct antibiotic, the germ may still mutate after medication for one week rendering your medication useless.

GARLIC is the surest cure with more than 80 antibiotic ingredients to cure every form of bacterial infection in the human body.

Thank me later..
tanx v much 'll try it

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