A bladder infection is a kind of urinary tract infection [1] that occurs when bacteria find their way from the urethra into the bladder. Bacteria [2] can multiply rapidly within the bladder and cause inflammation which manifests as a list of telltale symptoms.
Common risk factors of developing bladder infections include; type of birth control being used, urinary tract abnormalities, use of urinary catheters, and many others.
Some of the common symptoms of a bladder infection are bladder pain, sudden urge to urinate (urgency), frequent urination, involuntary voiding of urine (urinary incontinence), pain or burning sensation while urinating, abdominal pains, and so on.
These symptoms may be accompanied by blood in the urine, foul-smelling or cloudy urine, and other significant signs of abnormality.
A bladder infection can get really complicated if left untreated or if treated poorly and the complications of this infection can become life-threatening. This is why medical treatments as well as simple but helpful remedies are used to treat bladder infections effectively to avoid spread and complications.
Simple Remedies for Treating Bladder Infections
Here are some helpful remedies for treating bladder infections:
Drink Lots of Water
Drinking a lot of water is really very helpful for the urinary system especially when dealing with a urinary tract infection. Water helps to flush out the bacteria from the bladder and helps the body to produce dilute urine that doesn’t irritate the urethra when it is being passed out. This will relieve the pain and burning sensation that comes with urinating and hastens the clearing of the infection.
Eight glasses of water daily is the recommended volume. Other fluids can be taken as well and it is recommended that caffeinated drinks be limited.