Urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection of the urinary tract or bladder that can cause urinary problems. Apart from medications, there are some to manage UTI effectively. The article explains seven different tips to help manage UTI.

• Drink water
  One of the simple tips to help manage UTI is drinking plenty of water. Drinking water helps in keeping hydrated. It dilutes the urine and helps remove bacteria and other toxins easily. It is recommended to drink 8 to 12 glasses of water or fluids every day.
  Coffee, tea, sodas, and sweet beverages do not count here. Water or fruit juices count toward fluid consumption.
• Use the loo when needed
  When having UTI, it is important to urinate as needed. Holding back urine can aggravate symptoms. It is important to urinate frequently to clear out bacteria from the urinary tract and bladder. Holding back urine allows bacteria to stick to the urinary tract.
• Drink cranberry juice
  One of the effective and tested home remedies to treat UTI is drinking cranberry juice. While there are no conclusive studies, most people benefit from drinking cranberry juice. It is believed that the polyphenols in cranberry juice have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties that help in treating UTI.
  Cranberry juice also supposed to prevent bacteria from attaching to urinary tract cells.
• Practice proper hygiene
  Proper hygiene is important to prevent and manage UTI effectively. Wiping after passing stools should always be done from front to back. This ensures that any extra fecal material is transferred to the back. If the tissue is wiped back to front, fecal material can get into the urethra, causing UTI or aggravating existing conditions.
  Good sexual hygiene is important. Using condoms, urinating after sex, and washing up after sex can help manage UTI and prevent it from spreading to a partner.
• Use a heating pad
  Using a heating pad can be very helpful in providing relief from UTI symptoms. A heating pad can be used on the abdomen to relieve discomfort in the abdomen and bladder. It is essential to use a warm pad and not one that is too hot. This can be done multiple times a day.
• Consume vitamin C
  Vitamin C consumption is believed to increase the acidity of urine. This helps in killing bacteria. It can be very helpful in managing UTI. Vitamin C can be taken from food sources like citrus fruits, kiwi, spinach, broccoli, and red pepper.
  Vitamin C can also be taken as a supplement if needed.
• Take probiotics
  Probiotics contain good bacteria that help in digestion. Studies have shown that these good bacteria prevent bad bacteria like E. coli (that cause UTI) from growing. Probiotics also help to increase immunity, which helps fight UTI.
  Probiotics are found in yogurt, sauerkraut, tempeh, kefir, and kombucha. These foods can be consumed if you have UTI.

The seven tips for managing UTI can be very helpful in managing this condition. These are tips that are easy to implement and are effective.