How Adults Can Prevent Urinary Tract Infections
on channel: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Dr. Rodgers talks about urinary tract infections, or UTIs, and how to help prevent them. For more information, visit: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-info...
Transcript:
DR. RODGERS: Taking steps to avoid urinary tract infections, or UTIs, can save you a lot of discomfort and also prevent serious problems.
Hi, I’m Dr. Griffin Rodgers, bringing you Healthy Moments from the NIH. I’m the director of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
Most UTIs are caused by bacteria that enter the urinary tract. Usually, UTIs are not serious, but some can lead to serious problems, like kidney infections.
How can adults prevent UTIs? Urinate often, whenever the urge arises. Wear loose-fitting clothes and cotton underwear. Drink lots of fluids – water works best. While most should try for 6 to 8 glasses a day, those with kidney failure should not drink this much.
Talk to your doctor to find out how much fluid is right for you. And, after using the bathroom, women should wipe from front to back.
For more information, follow us @NIDDKgov. This is Dr. Griffin Rodgers.
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