Ohno,do I have a UTI?
Cue the dread and panic and furious googling of at-home UTI remedies.
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Now, it makes sense that youd want to find a solution.
While some home techniques and strategies can helppreventUTIs, they are not effective treatments for active infections.
While cranberry juice may help prevent UTIs, it is not an effective treatment for an active infection.
It just creates an environment where you drink more water, which causes you to urinate more frequently.
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Another common myth is that all UTIs cause painful urination.
Though this is a typical sign of a UTI, its notalwaysthe case.
Some UTIs can cause other symptoms, like fever, back pain, and/or abdominal pain.
How can you prevent UTIs?
(Just remember that they dont have the power totreata UTI once you get one.)
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Thats because undies that trap moisture can cause bacteria to increase and invade where it shouldnt.
Side note: Doescranberry juice itself help you poop?
It actually can, thanks to its sugar called fructose, which serves as a gentle, natural laxative.
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This works to flush out any bacteria from the urethra from that got pushed near that area during intercourse.
An addition that Dr. Shusterman includes in this advice is to have a go at avoid peeingbeforesex.
Sure, having sex with a bladder that feels like it will burst is not ideal.
Avoid feminine washes
Feminine pH washesarent entirely necessary in Dr. Shustermans eyes.
Gentle soaps that dont aim to mitigate odor or alter your pH are best for the area.
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