I have heard drinking cranberry juice can help get rid of bladder infections, so that is what i told my sister. (she hates the dr.) Is there anything else (besides medicine) that she can use or take?
2006-08-11 02:19:39 · 6 answers · asked by glorymomof3 6 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Cranberry juice can help a bladder infection.
Drink plenty of cranberry juice at the very first sign of an infection, at least two glass a day. Cranberry juice prevents bacteria from sticking to bladder walls. Try to drink the real cranberry juice, If you cant get the real deal, you can make it by Taking a bag of fresh or frozen cranberries and boil them in water (they will fall apart). Cool and drink. Don't Add Sugar!!! This remedy is also useful for people with kidney problems as well.
Here are some more home remedies:
Ingredients: Water
Instructions: Drink lots of water (6-8 glass) daily and your bladder infection will clear up in no time. Try to pee as often as you can (even though you already have the urge!).
Ingredients: Asparagus
Instructions: Get about 6 asparagus stalks and boil them until they get squashy. Let stand until cool; then eat and drink the juice.
Ingredients: Apple cider vinegar, Honey
Instructions: Mix 2 tsp of apple cider vinegar with 1 tsp of Honey in a glass of warm water. Drink 6 times a daily!
Ingredients: Sulfur
Instructions: Eat foods that are high in sulfur: Spinach, Asparagus, Brussels sprouts, Onions, Cabbage, Beans/Peas, Garlic, Wheat germ, Almonds, etc.
Ingredients: Parsley
Instructions: Take an entire bunch of fresh parsley and boil in a litre of water. Let cool and drink throughout the day.
Instructions: Another good remedy for preventing bladder infection (UTI) is to Urinate before and after sexual intercourse.
2006-08-11 07:08:10 · answer #1 · answered by Tim B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She will still need to go to the doctor to clear up the infection. She will need an antibiotic. It is never wise to rely on a home remedy to cure disease. Cranberry juice can help to flush out the bladder, and if you drink it regularly, MAY help to prevent urinary tract infections. Your sister could also have urethritis due to a sexually transmitted disease. You don't know, and no one should be advising her but a medical professional, on exam. Left untreated, if she does have an uncomplicated UTI, it can involve the kidneys, she could become very ill, and cause permanent damage to them. If it is an STD, and goes untreated, it can involve her whole pelvic region and lead to PID, among other things, and affect her fertility. If she does not like doctors for some reason, it would be wise for her to consider seeing a nurse practitioner. They will be able to treat her and prescribe antibiotics. Good luck.
2006-08-11 02:29:50 · answer #2 · answered by alone1with3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cranberry juice is very good if you have kidney problems, not sure about the baldder, but as with any infection she should really go to a doc and get antibiotics.
2006-08-11 02:23:51 · answer #3 · answered by Katie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure that she also drinks plenty of water. It the condition does not improve in a couple of days it may be that she needs an antibiotic. I hope that she gets better soon.
2006-08-11 02:25:30 · answer #4 · answered by pacifia1977 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look at the site below to determine which homeopathic remedy best suits her symptoms.
2006-08-11 02:27:50 · answer #5 · answered by Incongruous 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Coffee is great for bladder infections ... its healing power is remarkable when I have them ...
2006-08-11 02:25:37 · answer #6 · answered by bone_daddys_waitress 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋