Bladder Infections

 Bladder infections are very common in women as ten to twenty percent of all women have urinary tract discomfort at least once a year. It can result from spreading of bacteria from the vaginal area to the urethra during intercourse or from chronic candida overgrowth especially after antibiotic use and during the use of the birth control pill.
Although less common in men, bladder infections can occur with prostate inflammation due to infection.

From a disease model perspective, immune system depletion from chronic stress predisposes one to all kinds of infections including bladder.

Bladder infections that are not taken care of properly could potentially lead to kidney infection. Consult your doctor if you suspect you have a bladder infection.

Signs and Symptoms

• Pain on urination
• frequent urination
• low back pain -especially if kidneys involved!
• fever could also indicate kidney involvement

Lifestyle:

Avoid intercourse until infection resolved.

Dietary Changes during infection:

1. Avoid simple sugars
2. Add unsweetened cranberry juice

Nutritional Support:

1. Cranberry Forte
2. Probiotic Pearls

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