Fighting U.T.I

Urinary tract infections can be disturbing and there is this tendency of re-occurrence after treatment. Its most common among women, probably due to a shorter urethra in women. Poor hygiene has been linked to an increase in the frequency of UTI, though its not the only cause because i know many questions are already on our minds. But there is always a hygiene approach to every health challenge, which is what we want to look at right now.
Urinary tract infection occur when bacteria get into the bladder through the urethra and begin to multiply. The bacteria can be flushed out while urinating when the bacteria are at the opening of the urethra, but if there are too many bacteria, they can travel up the urethra to the bladder, where they can grow and cause an infection.
Most times, these bacteria (mainly E.coli) normally live in the intestine or around the anus. So they enter the urinary tract from other sites of the body. This is how hygiene comes in. Sexual intercourse can introduce large number of bacteria into the bladder, which is why it's advisable to urinate immediately after intercourse. UTI can also be caused by an infected prostrate. But we want to look at accidental contamination which can be prevented by wiping properly after a bowel movement and hand washing.
After using the toilet, wipe from front to back to avoid moving bacteria from the anus to the vagina. Also, the importance of hand washing after using the toilet cannot be over-emphasized. See our previous post which explained proper hand washing techniques more..http://healthclubnigeria.blogspot.com.ng/2015/09/should-we-stop-shaking-hands.html

Here are some other helpful tips:
Don't wear wet or dirty underwears
Wear loose cotton clothing
Urinate frequently and as soon as you feel the urge
Change your sanitary pads often
Drink plenty of water
Take Vitamin C supplements or eat foods packed with vitamin c.