Treating recurrent UTIs without antibiotics

KEDI - STILL STRUGGLING WITH INFECTION & INFLAMMATION? *URINARY TRACT INFECTION* 👇👇👇 A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection in any part of your urinary system — your kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Most infections involve the lower urinary tract — the bladder and the urethra. Women are at greater risk of developing a UTI than men are. Infection limited to your bladder can be painful and annoying. However, serious consequences can occur if a UTI spreads to your kidneys. *CAUSES* *Urinary tract infections typically occur when bacteria enter the urinary tract through the urethra most commonly from poo and begin to multiply in the bladder.* Although the urinary system is designed to keep out such microscopic invaders, these defenses sometimes fail. When that happens, bacteria may take hold and grow into a full-blown infection in the urinary tract. The most common UTIs occur mainly in women and affect the bladder and urethra. Infection of the bladder (cystitis). This type of UTI is usually caused by Escherichia coli (E. coli), a type of bacteria commonly found in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Sexual intercourse may lead to cystitis, but you don't have to be sexually active to develop it. All women are at risk of cystitis because of their anatomy — specifically, the short distance from the urethra to the anus and the urethral opening to the bladder. Infection of the urethra (urethritis). This type of UTI can occur when GI bacteria spread from the anus to the urethra. Also, because the female urethra is close to the vagina, sexually transmitted infections, such as herpes, gonorrhea and chlamydia, can cause urethritis. *Types of urinary tract infection* Each type of UTI may result in more-specific signs and symptoms, depending on which part of your urinary tract is infected. *Part of urinary tract affected Signs and symptoms* Kidneys (acute pyelonephritis) Upper back and side (flank) pain High fever Shaking and chills Nausea Vomiting Bladder (cystitis) Pelvic pressure Lower abdomen discomfort Frequent, painful urination Blood in urine Urethra (urethritis) Burning with urination *SYMPTOMS* Urinary tract infections don't always cause signs and symptoms, but when they do they may include: 👉🏽A strong, persistent urge to urinate 👉🏽A burning sensation when urinating 👉🏽Passing frequent, small amounts of urine 👉🏽Urine that appears cloudy 👉🏽Urine that appears red, bright pink or cola-colored — a sign of blood in the urine 👉🏽Strong-smelling urine 👉🏽Pelvic pain, in women 👉🏽Rectal pain, in men UTIs may be overlooked or mistaken for other conditions in older adults.