Did you know what the second most common reason for visiting the doctor is? Urinary tract infection, and in fact, most patients admit that it happens to them twice a year!
First things first
A urinary tract infection (UTI), or an infection of the urinary system—meaning the urethra, bladder, ureters, and/or kidneys—by a microbe, is a condition classified as cystitis or pyelonephritis, depending on where the microorganisms are located, specifically:
- If the microbes are found only in the bladder, then we are talking about cystitis.
- If the microbes have reached the ureters or kidneys, it is a more serious condition called pyelonephritis.
How will I know if I have a urinary tract infection?
The symptoms are often intense and easily distinguishable. Most people describe a sudden and strong urge to visit the toilet. However, during urination, the amount of urine is limited, and they feel pain or a slight burning sensation, while in some more severe cases, it is accompanied by blood in the urine and/or fever.
Why me?
Generally, it affects both women and men, but women are statistically more likely to develop a urinary tract infection. The most common microbe responsible is Escherichia coli, or more widely known as E. coli.
Let’s not forget that the female urethra is shorter, meaning microbes have a shorter distance to travel to reach the bladder. It is also closer to the anal area than in men, making microbial transfer easier, especially if personal hygiene is not always diligently maintained.
How did I get it? It could be that you…
- don’t drink enough water
- “hold” your urine, meaning you don’t visit the toilet as often as you should
- had sexual intercourse (UTIs are not sexually transmitted, but microbes can be transferred to the entrance of the urethra during intercourse)
- swam in a crowded pool or sea
- left your wet swimsuit to dry on you
- are going through menopause, where the vaginal pH and flora change
What do we do now?
Book an appointment with your doctor immediately. They will recommend the appropriate tests and prescribe treatment, possibly antibiotics.
Tips to help the situation:
- Drink plenty of water
- Consume cranberry juice
- Eat pineapple, as the enzyme bromelain it contains appears to help in faster management of UTIs
- Include citrus fruits in your diet or take a vitamin C supplement
- Diligently maintain hygiene in the area. Choose Eva Intima Cransept, which is specially designed for daily soap-free cleansing. It gently cleanses, removing secretions and odors without drying or irritating the skin, leaving an immediate feeling of freshness and cleanliness.
Plus: Do it the smart way!
Additionally, incorporate Eva Intima Cranbio into your daily routine, a dietary supplement for maintaining good urinary tract and vaginal health. It is ideal both during an infection, alongside medication, and preventatively after completing treatment, as it contains: Lactobacillus & Bifidobacterium which have a protective role against pathogenic microbes, cranberry extract which is rich in proanthocyanidins, preventing E. coli bacteria from adhering to the epithelial cells of the urinary tract, while vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system and protection from oxidative stress.
Be on the safe side
You can avoid a urinary tract infection if you:
- Never neglect personal hygiene, especially during holidays (change your underwear frequently, wash the area daily with Eva Intima Cransept)
- urinate after sexual intercourse to remove any transferred microbes
- drink enough water (at least 8 glasses a day)
- do not postpone visiting the toilet