Women Issues: Research Finding Answers Whether Your Diet Can Prevent Or Treat Urinary Tract Infections
A urinary tract infections (UTIs) are infections in any part of your urinary system — your kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Most infections involve the lower urinary tract — the bladder and the urethra.
Women are at greater risk of developing a UTI than men. Infection limited to your bladder can be painful and annoying. However, serious consequences can occur if a UTI spreads to your kidneys.
Doctors typically treat urinary tract infections with antibiotics. But you can take steps to reduce your chances of getting a UTI in the first place.
Although many websites claim that your diet has a lot to do with UTIs, there’s a lack of evidence supporting this association.
While some studies have shown that certain beverages and dietary patterns may increase susceptibility to UTIs, there’s limited research on how your diet affects your risk of developing UTIs, or whether certain foods and beverages can limit the length or severity of a UTI.
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In fact, according to research, your diet and fluid intake are not considered independent risk factors for UTIs.
Still, the available research on dietary pattern, foods, and drinks that may affect your risk of developing a UTI is covered in the following section.
Research on the connection between diet and UTIs is lacking, and diet isn’t currently considered an independent risk factor for UTI development. However, some evidence suggests that certain dietary patterns may protect against UTIs.
Although some studies show that certain dietary changes may help lower your risk of UTIs and reduce certain bladder-related symptoms, research in this area is currently lacking.
Following a more plant-based diet, increasing your fluid intake, and removing potential bladder irritants like soda, alcohol, artificial sweeteners, and coffee from your diet may help prevent UTIs from occurring and ease symptoms.
However, more research exploring the potential association between diet and UTIs is needed before strong conclusions can be made.
If you frequently get bladder infections, it’s important to contact your healthcare provider so you can get proper treatment and advice. They can help you start feeling better and prevent UTI-related complications.
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