What Is Pyelonephritis?
10. How Can I Prevent Pyelonephritis?
If you have already had one UTI, you are unfortunately prone to getting re-infected, which means you are at higher risk for a subsequent kidney infection. There’s good news, though: You can reduce your risk of developing recurring infections by following a few practical steps.
First, you want to drink a lot of water. Fluids help flush the infection-causing bacteria out of your body. Try to urinate after sexual intercourse, and make sure that you aren’t using perfumed products in such a sensitive area. Finally, if you are diabetic, watch your blood sugar. If it is too high and you can’t get it down to a reasonable level, this puts you at risk for infection. Discuss how you can modify your treatment plan with your doctor.
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