bladderinfection

Infection in the bladder, or UTI, is caused by bacteria called Escherichia coli which results in inflammation in the urinary tract. This is common in women. The symptoms in this condition include difficulty in urination accompanied by burning sensation and pain, abdominal pain, cloudy appearance or presence of blood in the urine.

It is best to treat this condition in the early stages with antibiotics since the disease can spread easily to other systems around. Certain home remedies are:

• Water: Drinking at least eight glasses of water a day will cause frequent urination which will wash out the bacteria.
• Heat therapy: Place hot pads on the lower portion of the bladder infection treatment relief from abdominal pain.
• Juice of cranberry: This juice makes the walls of the bladder acidic preventing the bacteria from attaching themselves to the walls and stopping further infection. Tablet form of this juice can also be ingested.
• Aromatherapy: A mixture of oils extracted from tea-tree, pine, sandal-wood, chamomile and bergamot can be applied on the lower part of the abdomen. Few bladder infection of this mixture can also be added to bathing water.
• Diet: One should eat fruits rich in vitamin-c and others like grapes, apple, melon, peach and pear. Juice of cucumber with 2 table spoons of honey and one table spoon of lime can be of great relief.
• Bathing: One should indulge in shower baths and not soak in bath tubs. They should also avoid inter-course, spicy foods, smoking and alcohol.

If this condition is accompanied with back pain, chills, fever or presence of blood in the urine, the doctor should be consulted immediately.