While UTI's aren't commonly too critical if they're cured the correct way and A.S.A.P, they will still be uncomfortable and disruptive to your day-to-day life. Luckily you have some easy steps you can take each day to prevent chronic UTI's from continuously infecting you. Firstly it is crucial that you comprehend the reasons behind your UTI's and the symptoms that accompany urinary tract infections. Then we can talk about what you need to do that can help stop bacteria growth in your bladder.

What causes a bladder infection?

On occasions you will hear someone call a urinary tract infection a bladder infection. The urinary tract is constructed of three main parts starting at your kidneys, which leads to your bladder, and then to your urethra where urine exits your body. With that being the case the terms urinary tract infection and bladder infection are often used interchangeably. Bacteria multiplying inside your urinary tract cause all urinary tract infections, including bladder infections. The bacteria is usually present near your vagina and vulva and then gets pushed into your urethra by wiping from back to front after going the bathroom, friction during intercourse, rubbing of too tight clothing, over use of antibiotics and a suppressed immune system.

While the friction of intercourse can cause the bacteria to enter your urethra, urinary tract infections are not STD's, and aren't transferred from one person to another.

Prevention for UTI's

The best method of preventing a bladder infection is to wipe yourself the correct way after going to the bathroom. Because E. coli causes approximately eighty percent of UTI's, it is crucial to remember to wipe the correct way every time you go to the bathroom so you prevent the transfer of bacteria from your area around your rectum to your vaginal area. It is also important to keep your vaginal area as clean and moisture free (bacteria love warm moist places) as possible.

Drinking enough water, six to eight glasses a day, will also prove helpful in keeping your urination regular so you empty your bladder often. This constant movement of urine will prevent bacteria from having the freedom to grow inside your urinary tract. Cranberries are another prevention for urinary tract infections. The cranberries make your urine very acidic which makes a very bad environment for the growth of bacteria. The best way to consume cranberries is by drinking 100% cranberry juice or by taking concentrated cranberry pills. Avoid the cranberry juice cocktails you can buy as these mixes do not have adequate amounts of natural cranberry in them to be effective.

Believe it or not, the underwear you wear could also promote bacteria growth in your vaginal area thus maximising the chance of urinary tract infections. As well as wearing tight underwear you should also avoid wearing pants or jeans that are too tight to prevent the development and probable insertion of bacteria into your urinary tract.