Recurring UTIs Natural herbal remedies forrecurrent urinary tract infections
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When is a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) considered to be recurrent?
If a urinary tract infection happens more than twice in six months, it is said to be a recurrent UTI. Recurrent UTIs are more common in women than in men. Approximately one-fifth get recurrent UTIs. In men recurrent UTIs are generally due to a blockage in urinary flow.
What causes Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) to recur?
Bacteria from previous infections can stay behind in the urinary tract
Conditions such as diabetes, kidney stones, bladder stones that cause blockages
Previous urinary tract surgery
Enlarged prostate
Sexual activity
Having a catheter
Being in a hospital
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Herbal Ayurvedic Medicine for UTIs

Cystone is a herbal remedy for urinary tract infections
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Treatment and prevention of recurrent urinary tract infections
- Doctors will generally prescribe antibiotics to treat recurrent urinary tract infections. However sometimes infections will recurr after medications are stopped.
- Kidney and bladder stones may need to be removed for the infections to stop recurring
- Drink plenty of water at least 6 - 8 glasses of water a day. More for those over age 50
- Wear comfortable cotton underwear which allow breathing and prevent bacteria from festering
- Wipe from front to back
- Cranberry juice and vitamin C can help make urine more acidic and prevent proliferation of bacteria.
- Cystone is a formulation of several herbs and helps to prevent recurring UTIs. Cystone is also useful in breaking up calculi and preventing urinary tract stones
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