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Burning Urine Home Remedies

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Dr. Shrivallabh KulkarniAyurvedic Doctor • 21 Years Exp.Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)
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Burning, painful urination, also known as dysuria, can cause a great deal of discomfort to the affected people. The symptoms (usually pain and a burning sensation during urination) can range from being constant to intermittent and can get worse or improve depending on how active the individual is.

A burning sensation or pain when urinating can also be a sign of a UTI (or urinary tract infection). So, if you are experiencing this type of pain or burning sensation, it is important to seek medical attention so that the underlying cause can be diagnosed and treated.

You can ease this burning sensation that you feel while urinating in a number of ways. For instance, you can try drinking plenty of fluids, including water, to flush any toxins or irritants out of your system. You can also choose to take pain relievers to deal with this urinary pain or discomfort. However, if the burning persists, talk to your doctor and ask them about other possible treatment options.

Besides the options mentioned above, there are also some home remedies that can help alleviate burning urination. They include:

Staying Hydrated

It is important to stay hydrated, especially if you are someone who is prone to urinary tract infections. Drinking plenty of water can help prevent or treat UTIs, and it can even help alleviate or do away with the burning sensation that you feel while urinating.

It must be noted that water is vital for the urinary tract organs to remove waste from the body efficiently while retaining important nutrients and electrolytes. Keeping your body hydrated not only dilutes your urine and makes it pass through your system more quickly, but it also makes it harder for bacteria to infect the cells that line your urinary organs.

There is no hard-and-fast rule about how much water you should drink every day; everyone has different needs. That said, most adults should aim to drink between six and eight regular-sized glasses of water each day.

Consuming Cranberries More Often

Cranberry juice is a well-established natural treatment for UTIs and can also help relieve symptoms such as painful and burning urination, etc. Cranberry juice has compounds that could potentially help in preventing the Escherichia coli bacteria from attaching to cells in the urinary tract. Apart from this, cranberry has also been shown to be effective in clearing other infections and speeding wound recovery.

The juice of cranberries is also a good source of antioxidants that are commonly known as polyphenols. These antioxidants have great anti-inflammatory as well as antibacterial properties. Not to mention that these properties can aid in the strengthening of your immune system and the fight against infection!

You will find no definitive answer to how much cranberry juice one should drink in order to prevent a UTI. However, it's generally recommended that people drink around 400 millilitres of at least 25% cranberry juice every day.

Practicing Sexual Hygiene

Engaging in sexual intercourse can sometimes introduce bacteria and other microbes into the urinary tract, which can lead to symptoms like painful and burning urination. It must be noted that practising good sexual hygiene habits is very important for reducing this risk.

To practise good sexual hygiene, you must keep the following points in mind:

  • Try to urinate immediately before and after having sexual intercourse
  • Don't avoid using a condom (or other barrier contraceptives)
  • Wash your genitals (especially the foreskin) thoroughly before and after having sex

Increasing Vitamin C Intake

Some evidence suggests that increasing your intake of vitamin C could help protect against urinary tract infections and the symptoms related to them. Vitamin C has been shown to increase the acidity that is present in urine. This makes it really difficult for bacteria to grow inside the bladder.

In addition, vitamin C has antioxidant properties that may help enhance or strengthen the immune system. Fruits and vegetables are an excellent way to increase your vitamin C intake, which is especially important for immune system health. It must be kept in mind that red peppers, oranges, grapefruit, and kiwifruit are all great sources of vitamin C; just one serving of each provides the full recommended daily amount.

Conclusion

These home remedies for burning urine are simple and easy, and they can prove to be very effective in solving your problem. You can try these remedies and get rid of that burning sensation and pain in the urinary tract. If you experience burning sensations in your urethra, it is likely that you have a urinary tract infection.

These infections can be identified and diagnosed by your doctor or healthcare provider. They may prescribe certain oral antibiotics that can help treat your infection. Also, if you are suffering from burning in the urethra due to a urinary tract infection, you should drink plenty of fluids.

Drinking an adequate quantity of fluids every day is essential for flushing out excess bacteria and other toxins from your body. It can also make you urinate more frequently than usual. Furthermore, we just hope that you found this article informative and useful!

In case you have a concern or query you can always consult a specialist & get answers to your questions!
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