
Life is never fun when you have a Urinary Tract Infection because let’s face it, it can be extremely painful. While you might be familiar with what the symptoms of a UTI are, what exactly is a UTI? Well, a UTI, also known as a urinary tract infection, “is an infection in any part of your urinary system-your kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.” [1] Although antibiotics are needed to help clear up a UTI, and it generally takes just a few days to do so, you probably are wondering what you can be doing to help prevent another one from occurring. And if you have never had one and simply want to avoid the frustration altogether, then consider implementing these tips provided below.
Although these aren’t a guarantee that you won’t get a UTI, they have been known to help prevent them.
Aside from implementing these tips, some doctors also recommend that women who get UTI’s often wear cotton underwear, take showers rather than baths, and avoid wearing tight clothing. Drinking cranberry juice has also been known to help prevent UTI’s as well.
What if I continue to get UTI’s?
If you have implemented the tips discussed above and find that you are still getting UTI’s frequently, it would be best for you to schedule a visit with board-certified OB-GYN Dr. Khashayer Shakiba at the Women’s Pelvic Surgery of North Jersey, LLC. Sometimes, when a woman experiences several UTI’s over the course of a year, they may need a treatment plan devised to help stop these infections from occurring.
If you would like to schedule an appointment or have a question that is in need of being answered, call us at (201) 301-2772. We are located in Hackensack, NJ.