Best way to cure a bladder infection?

Question

What is the best way to help cure a bladder infection, without using Antibiotics?

Answer 1

Some bad info here. As one respondent said, you need antibiotics. A bladder infection can ascend to the kidneys, leading to pyelonephritis, a much more serious infection. Chronic, low grade pyelonephritis can cause a gradual burnout of your kidneys. This is one of the reasons young people develop kidney failure and need a transplant.

Yes, many bladder infections may resolve spontaneously, but you're playing Russian Roulette with your kidneys.

Answer 2

I'm sorry but there is no way to cure an existing bladder infection without antibiotics - but you can prevent future ones with cranberry supplements and drinking lots of water each day.

Cranberry vitamin supplements are better than cranberry juice (which usually has so much sugar added, because of how bitter it is naturally, that the amount of sugar itself could weaken your immune system). I used to get bladder infections all the time but in the past few years I started taking cranberry supplements regularly (if I did it as I should, I took them every day) and now I very rarely get bladder infections - that's a good record...cranberry really DOES work.

Also, drink LOTS of water during the day, or some drink that is mostly water...the recommended 8 glasses a day. I drink a lot more water now and that helps as well, since it keeps everything flushed out. I hope this helps!

Answer 3

You will have to use antibiotics to kill the bacteria that is inside your bladder. It can cause a kidney infection if you don't use antibiotics.

Drinking water and cranberry juice only help with the symptoms, but they don't cure the infection.

Answer 4

the best way to "cure" a
bladder infection is not to get
one in the first place.
Most bladder infections are
caused during sex.
Either you are using some form of unclean product such
as a diaphragm, or foam pad,
or the suppositories.
I personally believe the highest rate of bladder infections are caused by the
uncircumcised male. Men
for the most part are not too
clean about themselves before sex. they should wash
very well as bacteria harbor
under the foreskin.
I also personally believe that
IUDs promote bladder infections. Some women
leave them in for many years.
Many women are not trained in the use and care of IUDs.

Answer 5

I have used cranberry capsules with fantastic results. No side effects and the infection was gone in one day (but I continued the cranberry for 5 days.) The cranberry makes the walls of the bladder and kidneys inhospitable, so the bacteria can't hang on. Cranberry juice is not as good because the bacteria actually feed on the sugar (no sugar is in the capsules.) Good luck.

Answer 6

My mom, who was about 85 at the time, took my advice and used cranberry EXTRACT capsules every couple of hours and goldenseal ROOT capsules 2-3 times a day. Knocked out her bladder infection over the weekend so she didn't keep her Monday appointment with the doctor.

She said, "I never knew you could get over a bladder infection without antibiotics." Now she listens when I recommend herbs.

I would recommend you continue with the goldenseal root for about 10 days, just to make sure you're really over it. And if you get frequent bladder infections the cranberry pills are good to take one daily.

Like everyone has said, lots of water and void at the least feeling of need. Be sure to void completely - push a little if need be.

Estrogen therapy is known to increase incidence of bladder infections. Also too tight clothing, scented anything used around the urethra, bubble bath. If you are a woman, voiding immediately after intercourse is advised. (Got these tips from my ob/gyn.)

Answer 7

Years ago I was experiencing an extremely painful bladder infection. It was evening and I had a mandatory class to attend. The local health food store recommended a combined tincture of Golden Seal/Echinacea. I didn't have water, so about every 20 minutes, I put a dropper of the tincture under my tongue. At the break I drank lots of water and continued to drop the mixture under my tongue. It was a three hour class. By the next morning all symptoms were gone. This mixture is a natural antibiotic. My family and I have continued to use it for our infections. It's worth a try. The mixture tastes terrible, its a medicine, not a treat.

Answer 8

once it's an infection you must get the antibiotics, or can turn ugly. for prevention, cranberry juice and vit c keeps the bacteria from clinging to the walls of your bladder so they can't reproduce.

Answer 9

Drink 100% Cranberry Juice. Also eat yogurt.

Answer 10

Hi THere

Here are some ideas to heal the issue

Causes of Bladder Infection
The primary cause of bladder infection is bacteria that are unable to be eliminated from the urinary tract. The problem is not due to bacteria getting in to the urinary tract, but to bacteria not being able to get out.

Menopause can increase the risk of bladder infection developing because, during menopause, levels of the hormone estrogen decline in the body, making it easier for bacteria to stick to the lining of the urinary tract.

Preventing Bladder Infection
In order to prevent bladder infection, women should do the following:

Avoid urinating after intercourse until necessary. Full urination enables the body to more effectively eliminate bacteria from the urinary tract.

Consider your choice of contraceptive. Women should avoid the use of overly large fitted diaphragms, as these prevent effective voiding of the bladder, especially after intercourse. Contraceptive sponges can cause similar problems. Better birth control options are to wear a cervical cap, or to have your partner wear a condom.


Quick Action Steps for Bladder Infection

1. Avoid urinating after intercourse until necessary. Full urination enables the body to more effectively eliminate bacteria from the urinary tract.

2. During intercourse, avoid using overly large fitted diaphragms and contraceptive sponges, which can prevent effective voiding of the bladder. It is better to wear a cervical cap, or to have your partner wear a condom.

3. Avoid all sugars, refined carbohydrates, sodas, processed foods, preservatives, artificial sweeteners (especially aspartame), corn syrup, alcohol, white bread and white flour products, pastries, and hydrogenated and trans-fatty oils, as well as all foods to which your are allergic.

4. Emphasize organic, fresh vegetables and non-citrus fruits, organic grains, as well as organic, free-range meats and poultry and wild-caught fish.

5. Drink plenty of pure, filtered water throughout the day (I drink a gallon a day).

6. Drink 16 ounces of organic, unsweetened blueberry or cranberry juice.

7. Useful nutrients for treating bladder infection include vitamin A, beta carotene, vitamin, C, zinc, and acidophilus.

8. Adding half a teaspoon of mannose powder to pure filtered water and drinking it every one to two hours can speed recovery.

9. The herbs buchu, corn silk, couch grass, goldenseal, marshmallow leaf, and uva ursi can also be helpful, as can fresh parsley.

10. To relieve symptoms, take alternating hot and cold sitz baths.
Consult with a homeopathic physician to determine an appropriate homeopathic remedy.

11. Be sure to do a colon and kidney cleanse for long term health benefits.

Best of health to you