Health experts advise us to drink good quantity of water daily, which includes minimum eight glasses of water. Water has many health benefits and is essential for the body – 70 per cent of our body is made up of water. Drinking water keeps the body hydrated, flushes out toxins, prevents constipation, boosts skin health and more.
Dehydration, on the other hand, can cause havoc in the system. During winters, we also like to indulge in fried and oily foods like pakoras and pizzas. These high calorie foods are held responsible for the burning sensation which is associated with Urinary Track Infection. The worst part is that people often shy away from seeking medical help and this worsens the condition.
Men and women are more prone to infections, they should change their undergarments twice a day.
Urinate as soon as you feel the need. Holding urine for long multiplies the bacteria, thus causes infection.
Cotton underwear’s are comfortable, especially for women as it helps keep the vagina dry. Synthetic underwear’s cause excessive friction, thus leading to discharge of fluid which causes irritability.
The pH in the vagina regulates itself, and douching or spraying, changes the equilibrium. Men also must use good freshners especially with less chemicals and gas in them.
Urinating right after sex can help prevent the spread of faecal bacteria to the bladder and thus reduce the risk of UTIs. Men should pass urine each time after the sexual intercourse.
