How Ageing Women Can Prevent UTI

Drinking plenty of fluids to flush out infection

After urinating, wipe from front to back

Avoid vaginal douching

Wear cotton underwear and loose-fitting clothes to keep the area around the urethra dry.

Avoid fluids like alcohol and caffeine that can irritate the bladder.

Change continence pads regularly

Good control of Diabetes, anaemia

Not holding urine for longer duration

Avoid self-medication

Completing treatment of UTI - Complete your antibiotics course fully

Seek medical opinion urgently

Maintain hygiene of your private parts.

Inputs By: Dr. Vaishali Joshi consultant, obstetrician & gynaecologist at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai