80% of urine infections are caused by one thing

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Published 2021-05-12
Urine infections are incredibly common.
So common that more than one of my patients asked me to do a video on this topic!

Anyone can get urine infections but they're most common in women with most women experiencing one in their lifetime.

The symptoms of a urinary infection (or UTI) are usually pretty obvious - peeing more than usual and with "urgency", burning and stinging when you pee and sometimes tummy pain or blood in the urine.

There are a few things that increase the risk of UTIs, like pregnancy, menopause and diabetes but either way, they're usually straightforward to spot and can be managed remotely most of the time.

Some UTIs improve with time and no treatment other than water and rest but most need antibiotics as bacteria is the usual culprit. Other over the counter treatments and home remedies are not evidence based (ie there is not enough evidence to definitely recommend them) but most are safe to try if you want to give it a go.

UTIs improve quickly but if you notice that it doesnt, or you have new symptoms or feel unwell with the urinary symptoms, you need to see your doctor.

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All Comments (21)
  • @chillie2552
    Although my mom at 86 years of age had sharp, normal mental capacity—no signs of forgetfulness—dementia-etc, she suddenly one day started acting confused, irrational, and bewildered. The doctors told me that this is the beginning of her mental decline—but it was an experienced, sharp nurse who told me to insist that I have the doctors check for a urinary tract infection. At first, I thought “what does that have to do with her mental decline?”, but she explained that urinary tract infections in the elderly will cause them to suddenly act like the way my mom was acting. She turned out to be absolutely correct. She had a serious urinary tract infection. Once they gave her the antibiotics, she returned to herself again. It made me wonder how many other elderly people were misdiagnosed as early onset of dementia when in actuality he/she had a serious urinary tract infection.
  • @sylviahoyle5210
    I used to get UTI’s every month. Now I haven’t had a single infections since I reasoned that the diabetic meds I was taking made me pee out excess sugar. I got a peri care bottle from my medical supply store for $3 and now after urination I spray my female parts with water, using the full bottle. It’s been years since I’ve had an infection.
  • I nearly died from having sepsis, twice, due to kidney infections. Antibiotics prescribed by doctor's, we're not helping, and actually making things worse. I started on cranberry supplements, with probiotics, and added apple cider vinegar and oregano oil. i haven t been in the hospital for nearly a year, now. If i had just continued to go to the doctor's, and not started on the cranberry supplements and oregano oil, I believe I very possibly, would be dead, by now. Oregano oil , kills e coli, and the cranberry keeps the E coli, from attatching, to the bladder walls. You must keep the oregano oil dosage very low, and only take it occasionally, for no more than a week to 10 dqys, at a time, as it is damaging in high dosages. For proper dosing, do your own research, on-line.
  • @ScottW967
    I’m showing your video to my 84 year old mom’s palliative care team tomorrow! Bless you, sir! 🙏
  • @nunyabznz3029
    I had recurring UTI symptoms which sent me to the off hour clinic more than once. Oddly, no bacteria was found in the culture. After watching many masterclasses online I decided to do a parasite cleanse. After 30 days on a capsule which has mimosa pudica as well as the usual antiparasitic herbs I noticed that I had urinated out some small odd curved items that looked out of place. They were big enough to see and not microscopic. That was 2 years ago and I have not had any urgency, pain, or uncontrollable releases. There are very healthy parasite cleanse protocols out there that are quite inexpensive (less than the copay for dr visit).
  • @sajugeorge6729
    Quite educative and informative, well presented and concise, excellent, Saju George.
  • @franwebb7756
    Don't eat sugar, drink plenty of water, practice good hygiene. Don't linger in wet bathing suit after a swim. This will help many who have common infections . T2 here and eliminating sugars made my utis stop.
  • @clarabell3023
    My adult daughter had a UTI but there was no burning, stinging, urgency to urinate etc. Just a pain in lower abdomen with high temperature and chills. It was a Strep B bladder infection, not the usual E Coli.
  • What I have learned that helped me : hydration is very important - never to hold urine for a long time .... when you have to go - don' t wait ... go. I have a long arm attached to my shower head and after wiping myself front to back I have a lower body short shower after a bowel motion - Pass urine after intercourse - Rebuild your immune system with probiotic and prebiotics - find Kefir and fermented food - take anti infective tablets Hiprex ( 2 daily ) avoid stress if possible learn to meditate - sleep enough . Cranberry jui but not the commercial variety - the one from chemist or healthfood store ... or the high potency tablets. Work on yourself learn to became more peaceful . All of this has worked for me very well as a diabetic. Good luck - much love !
  • @jannh29
    Would you please, please, please consider leaving off background music in any future videos?
  • @ReeM-wz7bs
    Please include UTI infections and delirium in the elderly
  • @jakeet999
    Excellent info and very informative