UTI Prevention: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common health problem that affects women more than men. Antibiotics are commonly used to treat UTIs, but prevention is key to avoiding recurrent infections.

Eating healthy things is beneficial for health to prevent UTI. Apart from this, urinary tract infections can be reduced to a great extent by making changes in lifestyle. In such a situation, it is important to know about the symptoms of this problem.

Common symptoms of a UTI

• frequent urination, especially at night
• Burning or pain when urinating
• Pain in the lower abdomen
• Foul-smelling or cloudy urine
• fever or chills

Prevention of UTI

• Drinking plenty of water helps to clear the urinary tract and flush out bacteria. Drinking cranberry juice or lemon juice mixed in water can also be beneficial. Cranberries contain compounds called proanthocyanidins, which prevent bacteria from sticking to the walls of the urinary tract. Consuming cranberry juice, cranberry sauce or cranberry supplements can help reduce the risk of UTIs.
• Vitamin C makes urine acidic, which reduces bacterial growth. Citrus fruits (oranges, seasonal fruits), tomatoes, capsicum, and broccoli are good sources of vitamin C.
• Probiotics are good bacteria that live in the urinary tract and prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. Foods like yogurt and kimchi are good sources of probiotics.

Take care of these things

• After urinating, clean yourself from front to back.
• Urinate after intercourse.
• Avoid wearing tight clothes.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol.