Easy Movement and Massage for Preventing Urinary Tract Infections

Traditional Chinese medicine techniques and a simple stretch may help prevent the uncomfortable symptoms of urinary tract infections.

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Summer heat significantly increases the likelihood of urinary tract infections (UTIs), particularly among postmenopausal women, whose bladder mucosa is weakened, making them more susceptible. Ya-Wen Yu, a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioner at the Royal Jade TCM Clinic in Taiwan, outlined several methods for preventing urinary tract infections, in an interview with The Epoch Times.

4 Common Causes of Urinary Tract Infections

Ms. Yu stated that symptoms of urinary tract infections include frequent or urgent urination, painful urination, lower abdominal pain, or urethral discharge. Women, due to their shorter urethra, are 30 times more likely than men to suffer from urinary tract infections.

The following factors may increase the likelihood of UTIs:

1. Hot outdoor temperatures can cause increased fluid loss in the body and can lead to dehydration and reduced urine output, making it easier for bacteria to spread in the urethra and bladder.
2. Wearing tight pants reduces ventilation in the lower body, which increases the likelihood of urinary tract infections.
3. Drinking excessive sugary beverages can induce inflammation in the body.
4. Prolonged sedentary lifestyles impair pelvic blood circulation, increasing the risk of urinary tract infections.

During the acute inflammatory phase of urinary tract infections, patients often experience symptoms such as hematuria (blood in the urine), lower back pain, and fever. Ms. Yu recommends using Chinese herbal medicine to clear heat and dampness, along with anti-inflammatory medications or antibiotics, to manage symptoms and inhibit bacterial growth.