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Preventing Urinary Tract Infections

Posted by Cassie, Thursday, February 21, 2008 at 12:20 PM by Cassie

If you've every had a urinary tract infection (UTI), you know how painful they can be. Luckily, there are some steps you can take to prevent UTIs from occurring.

 

To prevent UTIs, try the following:

• Be sure to stay hydrated. Drinking water is best for preventing urinary tract infections. Cranberry juice is also helpful, as it fights infections. However, people taking warfarin shouldn't drink cranberry juice.
• When you feel the need to urinate, use the bathroom as soon as possible. Don't hold urine in your bladder.
• If you're a woman, wipe from the front to the back, not the back to the front. By doing the latter, you can transfer bacteria from your anus to your urethra.
• Use the restroom after having sex.
• Don't use feminine hygiene sprays, deodorants, douches or powders. These can irritate your urethra.

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