Kidney Infection Prevention

Prevention

Since kidney infection is often a complication of a bladder infection, you can prevent bladder infections by:

Drink plenty of fluids (about 8 to 10, 8-ounce glasses per day)—Drinking cranberry juice may help prevent bladder infection.
Practice good hygiene.
Urinate when you need to. Don't wait.
Take showers rather than baths.
For women:
- Wipe from the front to the back after using the toilet.
- Urinate before and after having sex. Drinking water will also help flush bacteria.
- Avoid genital deodorant sprays and douches.

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