Urinary tract infections or UTIs are very common. Women are more susceptible to getting an infection because they have a shorter urethra than men and can more easily introduce bacteria into the urinary tract. But in men, a urinary tract infection can also lead to a prostate infection that is more difficult to cure. You will definitely need to get your doctor involved if this happens as it is difficult to cure with antibiotics as many of them do not penetrate infected prostate tissue.

Whenever you suspect a urinary tract infection, you should treat it as quickly as possible. As seen above, it can develop into a prostate infection or it can also migrate to the kidneys and cause a kidney infection that is much more dangerous.

The most common cause of a UTI is when bacteria from the rectum or vagina enter the urinary tract through the urethra. Once this bacteria enters the urethra, it travels up to the bladder or other parts of the urinary tract and causes an infection. Waiting too long before urinating can also cause bladder infections. The bladder can be overstretched, and over time, it will weaken the bladder muscle, causing the bladder to pinch and not empty completely. Some of the urine then remains in the bladder and can be a risk of causing a urinary tract infection or bladder infection.

The symptoms of urinary tract infections are:

An urge to urinate that cannot be delayed

A sharp pain or burning sensation in the urethra when urinating

Emergence with very little urine released

urine may have blood

Pain in the lower abdomen or back

If you have a kidney infection, you may experience back pain, chills, fever, nausea and vomiting, as well as the symptoms of a UTI.

How to treat urinary tract infection with natural remedies:

1. The number one rule in UTI treatment is to drink plenty of water. This will help remove bacteria from the bladder and urinary tract.

2. Avoid eating dairy products and chocolate. You should also avoid spicy foods, carbonated drinks, alcohol, and coffee.

3. D-mannose, a simple, glucose-like sugar, cures UTIs about 90 percent of the time in just one to two days. It is a bit expensive but comfortable to use.

4. Cranberry juice is a staple to cure urinary tract infection. It is probably the best known remedy. When using cranberry juice, be sure to get 100% unsweetened cranberry juice. One way to deal with heartburn is to dilute the juice with water, since you need to drink a lot of water anyway.

These natural remedies should solve your problem. If not, you should seek help from your health care provider.