Prevention of Urinary Tract Infection in Women

Urinary tract infection is also called urinary system infection. The main cause of urinary tract infection is of course bacteria. Urinary tract infection is more likely to occur in female friends, so female friends should do a good job of preventing urinary tract infection. So how to prevent urinary tract infection in women, and from which aspects to prevent urinary tract infection?

Prevention of female urinary tract infection requires many aspects. To prevent female urinary tract infection, we must develop good living habits and have an appropriate diet and daily life. In addition, drug treatment must also be reasonable.

1. Good habits should be developed

Drink more water. Take in more than 3000 ml of water every day to play the diuretic effect of water, flush out parasitic bacteria in the urethra and eliminate the risk of infection.

Pay attention to personal hygiene, take a bath frequently, change underwear frequently, wear cotton underwear that is breathable and absorbent, pay more attention to hygiene during sex, and wipe clean from the vulva to the anus after defecation;

Do not hold your urine and urinate every 2 to 3 hours to prevent bacteria from growing in the urinary tract. Avoid developing bad habits such as excessive drinking, long periods of sitting, and long-term driving. When you are in a hurry to urinate, do not delay going to the toilet.

2. Eat and live properly

Regulate emotions

Since the occurrence of urinary tract infection is closely related to decreased resistance and mental stress, susceptible people should pay attention to maintaining a happy spirit and avoid excessive fatigue and long-term mental stress. This is essential to prevent recurrent urinary tract infections.

Take rest

Make sure you get enough sleep and keep exercising. You should also pay attention to strengthening nutrition and improving physical fitness. Pay attention to the combination of work and rest, and pay attention to bed rest during treatment. This is an important part of treatment. Traditional Chinese medicine has the theory that "blood returns to the liver and kidneys when lying down", which emphasizes that the blood circulation of the urinary system is enhanced when people lie in bed. This will promote the repair of the diseased area.

Light diet

Patients should eat a light diet, eat less irritating foods such as chili peppers, ginger, onions, garlic, etc., and avoid drinking alcohol. During the remission period, it is advisable to eat more nourishing and kidney-benefiting foods, such as lean meat, fish, shrimp, fungus, etc., to strengthen the physical fitness and improve the body's immunity. During the attack period, eat mainly light, easily digestible and nutritious food, drink more light tea or boiled water, and eat some foods that invigorate qi, detoxify and promote diuresis, such as mung bean soup, winter melon soup, pears, etc. Eat less spinach, because spinach contains more oxalic acid. Oxalic acid and calcium combine to form insoluble calcium oxalate, which can easily form urinary stones in patients with chronic urinary tract infections.

3. Drug treatment should be reasonable

Complete treatment

Generally, the symptoms of urinary tract infection can be alleviated after taking medicine for two days, but the disease is not completely cured. Treatment should be continued for one to two weeks. The medication can be stopped only when the routine urine test is completely normal for two to three consecutive times. Otherwise, if urinary tract infection is not treated properly, it can easily become chronic. In severe cases, it may even cause serious complications such as sepsis and septic shock. Chronic pyelonephritis can also lead to chronic renal failure. When you are sick, don’t take medicine blindly. Store some common medicines at home, such as Sanjin Tablets, Isatis Root, etc.

Using Chinese medicine

Currently, Western medicines used to treat urinary tract infections are generally antibiotics, which have a fast effect but serious side effects, and long-term use can easily lead to drug resistance. Therefore, patients must use antibiotics with caution under the guidance of a doctor. Most patients with urinary tract infection who only have symptoms but no fever or elevated blood counts do not need to use antibiotics. In addition to clearing away heat and dampness and antagonizing bacteria, traditional Chinese medicine also has the advantages of strengthening the body, eliminating evil, improving physical constitution, and being suitable for long-term use. Therefore, patients can choose Chinese patent medicine or Chinese herbal decoction for treatment, which is especially suitable for those patients who have developed drug resistance after repeated antibiotic treatment. The comprehensive treatment of traditional Chinese medicine is superior to that of Western medicine. On the one hand, the rational application of traditional Chinese medicine can effectively control the delay and recurrence of the disease, and on the other hand, it can minimize the toxic side effects of Western medicine. For example, Sanjin Tablets, which are made from authentic Chinese medicinal materials such as golden cherry root, diamond thorn, and golden sand vine, have the advantage of combining nourishment and treatment, and can quickly improve urinary tract irritation symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, and pain when urinating. To reduce the recurrence of urinary tract infections, patients are advised to follow the doctor's instructions or drug instructions to consolidate the course of treatment after the symptoms are eliminated. If you go to the Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine for treatment, the doctor will prescribe oral decoctions based on your symptoms, which will have a better effect.

Treatment of primary diseases: People with gynecological diseases such as cervicitis, trichomoniasis vaginitis, candidal vaginitis, etc. should actively treat the primary diseases. At the same time, they should also actively treat some chronic diseases that can induce urinary tract infections, such as diabetes, urinary stones, and thyroid hypertrophy.

Above we introduced what urinary tract infection is. We know that a major factor leading to urinary tract infection is bacteria. Urinary tract infection generally occurs more frequently in women, so female friends can learn some knowledge about urinary tract infection and know how to prevent urinary tract infection in women.