Use cranberries to cure urinary tract infection

 

Authur name: Mahnoor Fyyaz

What is UTI?

Before talking about cranberries we all must know the Urinary tract infections. This infection is typically a bacterial infection, most often the ratio of urinary tract infection is more in women than men. Dealing with UTI is not a matter of fun, however it must require treatment. A study narrates that the ratio of UTI in Pakistan is 21.2%. (Institute of Medical Sciences, Islamabad Pakistan)

Symptoms of UTI

Infection symptoms are repeated trips to the bathroom, severe pain during urination and soreness in the lower abdomen. Symptoms in women may appear prior to menstrual period.

Are cranberries good for Urinary Tract Infections?

Now come to the myth that everyone tells when a man/woman noted a problem during urination. Question arises “Are cranberries good for Urinary Tract Infections” Cranberries are a highly rich fruit in antioxidants and various other nutrients but it is not the cure of UTI. Cranberry juice can give relief to soreness and aid in urinating but not cure urinary infections.

Through studies it is found that cranberries have potential effect in lowering the symptomatic UTIs. Pure cranberry juice, extract of berries or supplements can reduce the risk of repeated urinary tract infection, most commonly in women.

Once the infection is cured by antibiotics afterwards cranberry supplements may be taken to avoid this infection in future.

Reasons of Urinary Tract Infection

As discussed in the start, urinary tract infection is a bacterial infection. Urinary tract infections are caused by Escherichia Coli that invade urethra and bladder. Bacteria keep growing in number in the bladder and cause pangs during urination. Consult the Physician first. This infection must be eradicated by use of antibiotics.

Why cranberries are recommended in UTI?

So cranberries are much less resistant to UTI because in this case these berries provide no resistance development against urinary tract infection. The second reason is that Physicians don`t know the exact amount of cranberries used to fight against infection. Cranberries can give relief to UTI patients if they drink very concentrated juice/extract, which is not possible for a person. So nutraceutical companies introduce cranberry capsules, which are effective in lowering soreness and decreasing the acidity of urine.

Consult your doctor before applying the remedy

Concluding this article, if any inconvenience or body`s malfunctioning is noted immediately consult your physician rather than applying home remedies. No doubt, home remedies are effective in some cases but proper and on time diagnosis of disease is more essential for one's life security.