Common UTI Myths Revealed at Cystex Ladies Room Blog



In the United States, urinary tract infections (UTIs) account for upwards of seven million doctor visits annually. According to Larrian Gillespie, retired urologist and author of You Don't Have to Live with Cystitis (Harper-Collins), women are most susceptible to UTIs because their short urethras allow bacteria easier access to their bladders, which can lead to infections.

    

A strong proponent of patient education, Gillespie wants women to understand the issues about UTIs. Here, Gillespie debunks some of the top myths:

Myth: Cranberries cure urinary tract infections (UTIs).

Fact: While cranberries in the form of juice or supplements may help prevent bacteria from adhering to the walls of the urinary tract (by making the urine more acidic), they will not relieve the pain and have little effect on killing bacteria once you have a urinary tract infection (UTI). In fact, ingesting cranberries in any form while you have an infection may actually make urination more uncomfortable (even more burning) because they make the urine more acidic. It is best to pass on cranberries once an infection is present. On the other hand, if you do drink a lot of cranberry juice to help in the prevention urinary tract infections (UTIs), make sure it is 100% natural juice and not jam-packed with sugar.

Myth: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are caused by sex.

Fact: Sexual activity, itself, does not lead to a urinary tract infection (UTI). However, sex can easily introduce bacteria into the female urethra and bladder, which for some women on certain types of birth control or those who have issues with urinating properly, can increase the chance of a urinary tract infection (UTI), even if they have sex infrequently. If you have a strong stream of urine normally, it will naturally wash away bacteria in the urinary tract , before and after sex.

Myth: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) will go away on their own.

Fact: While a urinary tract infection (UTI) may seem to subside on its own or from taking an over-the-counter product to manage it, this infection requires a visit to the doctor for a urine culture to confirm a diagnosis and a prescription antibiotic (provided by your doctor) to completely eradicate the bacterial infection. So while waiting to see the doctor, you can alleviate the infection's painful symptoms and progression by taking Cystex Urinary Pain Relief Tablets (http://www.cystex.com), which are available over-the-counter at most pharmacies nationwide. Cystex is the only non-prescription medication formulated with both a pain relieving analgesic and an antibacterial agent, methenamine, which helps stop the progression of a UTI infection by reducing bacterial overgrowth.

For more information on urinary tract infection (UTI) prevention and care, visit www.cystex.com, or vist the new Cystex Ladies Room blog (http://blog.dsehealthcare.com/cystex).








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