What is Bladder Infection:
A bladder infection or urinary tract infection (UTI) is a bacterial infection that affects any part of the urinary tract. When bacteria get into the bladder and multiply in the urine, it causes a UTI.
A bladder infection or urinary tract infection (UTI) is a bacterial infection that affects any part of the urinary tract. When bacteria get into the bladder and multiply in the urine, it causes a UTI.
Bladder infections are known as cystitis or inflammation of the
bladder. They are common in women but very rare in men. More than half of all
women get at least one bladder infection at some time in their lives. However, a
man's chance of getting cystitis increases as he ages due to in part to an
increase in prostate size.
Bladder Infection Symptoms:
Symptoms of bladder infections may include:
Symptoms of bladder infections may include:
* A burning sensation when urinating. This is the most common sign of a bladder
infection.
* Frequent 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.
* Pressure or cramping in the lower abdomen (usually middle) or back.
* A fever or chills may mean the infection has gone into the kidneys.
* Strong need to urinate often, even right after the bladder has been emptied.
* Frequent 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.
* Pressure or cramping in the lower abdomen (usually middle) or back.
* A fever or chills may mean the infection has gone into the kidneys.
* Strong need to urinate often, even right after the bladder has been emptied.
What Causes a Bladder Infection:
The most common cause of bladder infections is infection by bacteria which have spread from the rectal area into the urethra. Approximately 80% of bladder infections are caused by Escherichia coli (E.coli). Other bacteria that may also cause bladder infection include Staphylococcus saprophyticus, Klebsiella, Enterobacter, and Proteus species.
The most common cause of bladder infections is infection by bacteria which have spread from the rectal area into the urethra. Approximately 80% of bladder infections are caused by Escherichia coli (E.coli). Other bacteria that may also cause bladder infection include Staphylococcus saprophyticus, Klebsiella, Enterobacter, and Proteus species.
Home Remedies for Bladder Infection:
* For two weeks drink about half a cup lemon juice in the morning. This is good for clearing bladder infection.
* Cranberry juice has been used for more than a century as a home remedy to prevent and treat urinary tract infection.
* For treating this infection mix two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar and one teaspoon of honey in a glass of water. Mix well to drink for quick recovery.
* Drink four ounces of wolfberry juice (Ningxia Red) followed by four ounces of water.
* Eat fruits and vegetables which contain sulfur like asparagus, spinach, cashews/almonds, Rhubarb and for acid eat cranberries, lemons, and blueberries.
* Add a drop of the blend Thieves to a glass of water and drink several times a day.
* You can also consume a teaspoon of pure garlic juice which is very efficient in killing the bacteria responsible for bladder infection.
* Mix one teaspoon olive oil and one teaspoon garlic juice in a glass of warm water. Drink thrice a day, before meals.
* Antiseptic herbs such as Fleabane, Pipsissewa, Smartweed, Elecampane, Wild alum root, Golden seal, Myrrh and Echinea root can be added to diuretic.
* For bladder pain and painful urination apply Comfrey leaf poultice over the bladder. You can have Pepsissewa tea, Hydrangea root or leaf tea, Cornsilk tea, or Buchu leaf tea. Avoid boiling the tea.
* For two weeks drink about half a cup lemon juice in the morning. This is good for clearing bladder infection.
* Cranberry juice has been used for more than a century as a home remedy to prevent and treat urinary tract infection.
* For treating this infection mix two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar and one teaspoon of honey in a glass of water. Mix well to drink for quick recovery.
* Drink four ounces of wolfberry juice (Ningxia Red) followed by four ounces of water.
* Eat fruits and vegetables which contain sulfur like asparagus, spinach, cashews/almonds, Rhubarb and for acid eat cranberries, lemons, and blueberries.
* Add a drop of the blend Thieves to a glass of water and drink several times a day.
* You can also consume a teaspoon of pure garlic juice which is very efficient in killing the bacteria responsible for bladder infection.
* Mix one teaspoon olive oil and one teaspoon garlic juice in a glass of warm water. Drink thrice a day, before meals.
* Antiseptic herbs such as Fleabane, Pipsissewa, Smartweed, Elecampane, Wild alum root, Golden seal, Myrrh and Echinea root can be added to diuretic.
* For bladder pain and painful urination apply Comfrey leaf poultice over the bladder. You can have Pepsissewa tea, Hydrangea root or leaf tea, Cornsilk tea, or Buchu leaf tea. Avoid boiling the tea.
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