Water. Water is almost always the best drink to reach for. Drinking water can bring so many benefits to the body, including: Flushing the bladder of bacteria.
Try to urinate at least once every 3 to 4 hours. Holding urine in your bladder for too long can weaken your bladder muscles and make a bladder infection more likely. Be in a relaxed position while urinating. Relaxing the muscles around the bladder will make it easier to empty the bladder.
Drink water.
Drinking water throughout the day helps to dilute urine and prevent kidney stones. Too few fluids can cause highly concentrated, dark yellow urine that comes with a foul odor and irritates the bladder.
Cranberry juice is a classic UTI home remedy. In fact, maybe the only reason you even stock the juice in the fridge is because you get such infections often — or when you feel one coming on. If you can't stand the sour taste of cranberry juice, you might be thinking about trying a cranberry pill or tablet instead.
"Drinking lemon water can be a healthy habit that encourages optimal bladder health by providing much-needed hydration to the body—and that's enough of a reason to drink it in the day," she says.
Kegel exercises strengthen your pelvic floor muscles and urinary sphincter. These strengthened muscles can help you stop the bladder's involuntary contractions. Your doctor or a physical therapist can help you learn how to do Kegel exercises correctly.
The best supplements for kidney and bladder health include vitamin D3, CoQ10, N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC) as well as fruit and vegetable extracts like pumpkin seed and cranberry juice.
Vitamin C found in foods.
A study done on vitamin c intake in 2060 women, aged 30-79 years of age found that high-dose intake of vitamin c and calcium were positively associated with urinary storage or incontinence, whereas vitamin C from foods and beverages were associated with decreased urinary urgency.
The bladder is a master at self-repair. When damaged by infection or injury, the organ can mend itself quickly, calling upon specialized cells in its lining to repair tissue and restore a barrier against harmful materials concentrated in urine.
It can help fight infection and inflammation in the urinary tract. Ginger is a well-known anti-inflammatory agent. It can help to soothe the urinary tract and reduce inflammation. These are just a few of the best supplements for kidney and bladder health.
Apple cider vinegar is safe to drink in small amounts, though drinking apple cider vinegar is not likely to cure a UTI or other urinary tract problems. Most experts recommend diluting no more than 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in water before drinking.
The diuretic effect of lemon juice and antimicrobial effect of honey work together to flush out unwanted substances and disease-causing bacteria from the kidneys, urinary bladder, and the urogenital tract.
Caffeine irritates the bladder and can make incontinence worse. Coffee has the biggest effect, so stop drinking it or switch to decaffeinated coffee. Fizzy drinks, tea, green tea, energy drinks and hot chocolate also contain caffeine, so cut down on these too and replace them with water and herbal or fruit teas.
Curcumin in turmeric has been shown to possess antibacterial properties, inhibiting the growth and adherence of bacteria in the urinary tract. Additionally, curcumin's anti-inflammatory effects can help reduce inflammation in the urinary tract, alleviating pain and discomfort associated with UTIs.
Coffee intake and incontinence subtypes showed no significant associations whereas high tea consumption was specifically associated with a risk for overactive bladder (OR 1.34, 95% CI 11.07-1.67) and nocturia (OR 1.18, 95% CI 1.01-1.38).
Bananas and other high-fiber foods can be good for urinary tract health and preventing urinary tract infections (UTIs) by encouraging regular bowel movements and relieving pressure on urine flow.
Yogurt. Eating yogurt and other cultured dairy products (fermented with “good” bacteria) regularly may decrease the risk for urinary tract infections by up to 80%.
Management and Treatment
Your healthcare provider will prescribe an antibiotic based on the type of bacteria found during your urine tests. In order to adequately treat the infection, it's important to take all of the antibiotics your provider prescribes. Some commonly used antibiotics include: Nitrofurantoin.
FOODS TO INCORPORATE IF YOU HAVE OAB
Fiber Rich Foods – these foods are filling and can help prevent constipation, which can put extra pressure on your bladder. Almonds, oats, pears, raspberries lentils and beans are all good options when you want to add more fiber into your diet.