subject: Getting Rid Of A Bladder Infection Naturally [print this page] Getting rid of a bladder infection naturally may not be as difficult as you think. If you have only had the symptoms for a day or two the some simple steps may be all that is needed. The alternative to using natural treatments is usually antibiotics. Many women who take these find that they have repeated infections within weeks and therefore looking at alternatives can be very sensible.
Many people now believe that natural treatments, wherever possible, are best. Antibiotics work by killing off all bacteria-both beneficial and harmful types. This means that the natural balance of the body is severely upset and this leads to other conditions such as digestive issues and yeast infection, as a direct consequence of taking antibiotics. As well as this, doctors are becoming concerned about the worldwide issue of "antibiotic resistance", meaning that they are having to prescribe stronger and stronger doses as the population becomes resistant to them.
For getting rid of a bladder infection naturally, try the following self-help steps:-
* Drink 6-8 glasses of water, along with 2 glasses of unsweetened cranberry juice daily
* Avoid caffeine and alcohol
* Wear only cotton panties
* Avoid tightly fitting trousers
* Do not use perfumed soaps or products around the vaginal area
* Use a heat pad on the abdomen
* Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables
* Eat a pot of probiotic yogurt daily
* Take a vitamin C tablet daily
* Do not eat foods with a high sugar content
Many women find that these measures are enough to get the condition under control. If, however, you have had the bladder infection for more than a couple of days and your symptoms are very painful, you should carefully consider your treatment options as the infection could migrate to your kidneys, causing damage.
