Self treatment for urinary tract infections is perfectly possible providing the infection isn't too severe. Indeed there are various effective home remedies for a UTI which will at the very least, bring some pain relief and may be sufficient to cure the infection.
Firstly, when considering self treatment, you should ensure your symptoms are not indicative of a serious kidney infection, which will necessitate urgent medical attention. If you have the following symptoms and they have not persisted for more than a day or two, it is fine to use self treatment for urinary tract infections.
* Burning and/or pain when urinating
* Cloudy looking urine which has a strong odor
* Mild abdominal pain
* A general feeling of being "unwell"
* Mild fever * An urgent need to urinate even if the volume is low
However, if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, do not try any home remedies, but head of to your doctors for advice as you could be at risk of permanent kidney damage.
Symptoms Of A Severe Infection
* Very high fever accompanied by shivering
* Back pain which is above waist height
* Traces of blood in the urine or dark colored urine
* Severe abdominal pain
* Nausea
Assuming that your symptoms fall into the first category, try the following home remedies for a UTI.
* Drink at least 6-8 glasses of water to help flush the infection from your system-a daily glass or two of unsweetened cranberry juice can also help as it prevents the bacteria adhering to the bladder walls
* Use heat treatment on your abdomen, such as a hot water bottle or microwaveable heat pad. This will give some relief to the dull ache which often accompanies a UTI
* Only wear cotton panties as synthetic fabrics can help create the ideal conditions in which bacteria can flourish
* Take a mild painkiller
* It is generally advisable to take showers rather than baths, but a few minutes in clean, warm bathwater, with no added perfumed products can be very soothing (you should avoid the use of all perfumed products around the vaginal area)
* Avoid tea, coffee and alcohol
If you find that the symptoms persist after trying these measures, there is a completely natural treatment which you can use in combination with the home remedies for a uti as described above.
Natural methods can not only get rid of the infection faster than antibiotics, but also work in a way to enhance and strengthen the body's own natural healing abilities. The method which I recommend uses one simple tasteless ingredient and will begin to get rid of the pain within an hour and most people find that they are completely symptom-free within 24 hours (for many this is much less).
The treatment is completely safe for people of all ages and can be taken alongside any other forms of medication. In addition, it has no harmful side effects whatsoever. You can find full details of the treatment I recommend at UTI Be Gone. If you would like further information on this condition, please visit Self Treatment For Urinary Tract Infections
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