Got a UTI? Infection Remedies

Oct 4
09:09

2010

Carla Jiroux Kaplan

Carla Jiroux Kaplan

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If you are suffering from a UTI, you want to alleviate your painful and distressing symptoms as soon as possible. As bothersome as the symptoms of painful and burning during urination, blood in your urine, and the constant urge to urinate are, the fact is that if you don't treat your UTI, it can cause a far more serious kidney infection that may require hospitalization. Most doctors will treat a UTI with antibiotics, but sometimes antibiotics aren't effective. Some people will turn to home UTI infection remedies for a cure.

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There are several effective home UTI infection remedies that you can choose from. Some people will choose to combine several treatment options together to enjoy faster,Got a UTI? Infection Remedies Articles more effective results. Drinking a glass of water mixed with a half teaspoon of baking soda at the first sign of UTI is often effective at curing the UTI before it really starts, and works to effectively raise the acid level in your urinary tract to make it inhospitable for bacterial growth. Drinking plenty of cranberry juice can help to flush the bacteria from your system, as it helps prevent the  bacteria from sticking to the tract walls. Some people will also take supplements such as echinacea, golden seal, or Oregon grape root, which are known to be effective in fighting infections.

These are just a few of the many home UTI infection remedies that people have used effectively for years to treat their UTIs. While you may opt to treat your UTI on your own, it is important to work with your doctor and notify your doctor of your treatment plans. Your doctor will first want to run a few tests to ensure that your symptoms are actually caused by a UTI and not something else. He or she will then be able to help advise you as to the best natural remedies, and this is especially important if you are currently taking medications for other conditions. Finally,  your doctor will want to ensure that your UTI is gone after you have completed your home treatment.