Gut Health

Why You Should Never Ignore a UTI (Plus Proven Ways to Support Your Urinary Health)

If you’ve ever had a urinary tract infection, you know how annoying, frustrating, and painful they can be. 

But what you may not realize is that UTIs can be more than just bothersome... Without proper precaution, they can become extremely dangerous. And it’s more common than you might think.

The danger comes into play when the bacteria that cause UTIs don’t get killed quickly enough. That gives them a chance to multiply… and move. When that happens, the bacteria can spread from your bladder up to your kidneys…  and possibly to other organs. In the worst cases, the bacteria can infect your blood, leading to very problematic complications.

But you can avoid all of these potential problems by addressing UTIs properly. Or, even better, you can take steps to avoid getting UTIs all together by supporting your urinary tract health every day. 

 

You Can’t Ignore a UTI

UTI symptoms are rarely subtle. Typically, it starts with the frustratingly frequent, super sudden and strong urges to pee that may be joined by: (link: 

  • A burning sensation when you pee
  • Feeling like you still have to go when you just did
  • Feeling like your bladder won’t empty out all the way
  • Urine that looks cloudy or bloody
  • Urine that smells funky
  • Abdominal pain or pressure

If you have any of those symptoms, you’ll want to seek treatment right away. And not just because you can’t stand the feeling of having to urinate all the time… you also want to avoid complications.

But sometimes, even if you see your doctor… get antibiotics… and follow your prescription to the letter, the bacteria that caused your UTI may not be killed off completely….

 

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Drug-Resistant UTIs Are on the Rise

Infectious bacteria that are resistant to drugs have become more and more common – and that includes the bacteria that cause UTIs. So what does that mean to you? It’s been shown that most of the antibiotics normally used to treat UTIs won’t cure them. 

When the antibiotics don’t work effectively, your infection may persist allowing the bacteria to grow and multiply. That gives them a chance to start traveling.

And when the bacteria that caused your UTI spread