5 Things Your Need to Avoid When You Have UTI
Did you know? In Singapore alone, there is an estimate of 4% of female adults who have UTI, and it increases to 7% at the age of 50 years old. That’s right, UTI is pretty common, so if you currently have UTI and under urinary stone treatment, then let us look at the things you need to avoid worsening the symptoms.
1. Food and Beverage
Believe it or not, there are foods and beverages you need to avoid because it can potentially irritate your bladder and possibly worsen the symptoms of UTI. Note the following:
- Caffeine Coffee
- Soda or Carbonate Drinks
- Alcohol
- Spicy Food
- Salty Food
- Acidic Fruits
- Artificial Sweeteners
2. Don’t Delay Going to Urology Specialist
When you notice some signs or symptoms of UTI happening to you and your body, better not delay your visit to the urology specialist. Because prevention is better than cure, and a regular visit to a urology specialist will help you a lot by not allowing the infection to spread and eliminating the painful bacteria causing you to experience urinary incontinence.
3. Cuts the Thoughts of Quitting Taking the Prescribe Antibiotics
Just believe in yourself that you can do this. UTI will be there temporarily, and after months of urinary stones treatment, you will be better. So, cut the thoughts of quitting taking the prescribed antibiotics, because these drugs can eliminate the infection and can levitate your pain.
4. Avoid Dehydration
Sometimes, drinking a lot of water can make the pain worse, especially when you are experiencing urinary incontinence, involuntary leakage of urine. But, don’t ever think about not drinking a lot of water, because, without it, you can feel more pain as it penetrates your kidney and bladder.
5. Don’t Hold the Bladder
No matter how busy you are with work or personal agenda, never delay or hold your bladder, because it can make your UTI worse and so as your urinary incontinence.
Familiarise with these things you need to avoid when you have UTI because it can help your UTI from getting worse. So, if you want to know more about UTI, then visit a urinary specialist, contact Rock Digital in Singapore as they specialise in urinary stone treatment.
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