{"id":7483,"date":"2021-03-24T17:44:49","date_gmt":"2021-03-24T17:44:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wondermentgardens.com\/?p=7483"},"modified":"2021-03-24T17:44:55","modified_gmt":"2021-03-24T17:44:55","slug":"urinary-tract-infection-solutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wondermentgardens.com\/urinary-tract-infection-solutions\/","title":{"rendered":"Natural Solutions for Urinary Tract Infections"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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A Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is an infection caused when microbes are present in any part of the urinary tract. Most of the time it refers to an infection of the kidney (called pyelonephritis,) urinary bladder (cystitis) or urethra (urethritis.)\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    The following article contains affiliate links.\u00a0 That means, if you purchase a product through one of the links, I make a commission at no additional cost to you.\u00a0 I appreciate it each time you click on or make a purchase from one of my links.\u00a0 Thank you for your support.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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    About the Urinary System<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    The urinary system is made up of the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra.\u00a0<\/p>

    Two kidneys are located under the ribs, near the middle of the back. Our kidneys are very important to a healthy internal environment. They:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    • Regulate the body\u2019s water content<\/li>
    • Maintain the acid\/alkali balance of the blood<\/li>
    • Filter waste products from the blood, preserving what is useful<\/li>
    • They are involved in the production of renin, a hormone that integrates cardiovascular and renal or kidney function, to control blood pressure.<\/li>
    • Produce erythropoietin, a vital hormone in the production of red blood cells<\/li>
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      The ureters are narrow tubes that carry urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder.\u00a0<\/p>

      The bladder is a triangular shaped hollow organ located in the lower abdomen, just above and behind the pelvic bone. Its purpose is to store urine, allowing us to control its release. A normal healthy bladder can store up to two cups of urine for between two to five hours. Urine exits the bladder and the body through the urethra.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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      The urethra is the exit tube for urine. It varies in size between men and women. In men, the urethra passes through the penis and is about 8 inches long. In women it is only about 1.5 inches and is in the labial opening, very close to and above the vaginal opening.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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      About Urinary Tract Infections<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      Urinary infections are the most common infection in humans, with women at higher risk than men. It is estimated that between 50% and 60% of all females will experience a urinary tract infection in their lives. Many, up to 40%, have reoccurring infections within 3 to 6 months. Female children and even infants are as susceptible as adults, with the risk increasing during pregnancy and after menopause.\u00a0<\/p>

      Men can and do get infections of the urinary system, but it is far less frequent because the most common entry point for the fungus or bacteria is through the urethra. And as stated earlier, men have a much longer urethra than women.\u00a0<\/p>

      The most common bacterial culprit is Escherichia coli <\/em>also known as E-coli, which is a naturally occurring bacteria of the bowel. It is estimated that E-coli is responsible for almost 90% of all urinary tract infections. That said, when the flora of either the bowel or the vagina is \u201coff,\u201d the risk is higher.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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      Causes of Urinary Tract Infections<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      • Being female<\/li>
      • Using oral contraceptives, like the pill<\/li>
      • The use of Diaphragm and Spermicides as they can alter the natural flora balance of the vagina.<\/li>
      • Vaginitis (an infection of the vagina)<\/li>
      • Wiping back to front and other unclean practices<\/li>
      • \u201cHoneymoon Cystitis;\u201d excessive sexual enjoyment<\/li>
      • Pregnancy<\/li>
      • Pelvic organ prolapse<\/li>
      • Age \u2013 Both men and women are more susceptible to UTI over age 60. Women after menopause and men with prostate issues.<\/li>
      • Men are more prone to urinary infections during extreme hormonal cycles, like puberty, extreme stress, and andropause or male menopause.<\/li>
      • History of antibiotic use<\/li>
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