Preventive measures include;
·
Avoid
scented douches.
Avoid
scented douches.
·
Cleanse
genital area after intercourse.
Cleanse
genital area after intercourse.
·
Avoid
fluids that irritate the bladder, such as alcohol, citrus juice and caffeine.
Avoid
fluids that irritate the bladder, such as alcohol, citrus juice and caffeine.
·
Wipe from
front to back after defecation.
Wipe from
front to back after defecation.
·
Drink
plenty of water daily.
Drink
plenty of water daily.
·
Urinate
immediately when there is an urge, do not resist urge long for periods.
Urinate
immediately when there is an urge, do not resist urge long for periods.
·
Drink
cranberry juice or vitamin C supplement to acidify urine (Lee, B.S., 2012).
Drink
cranberry juice or vitamin C supplement to acidify urine (Lee, B.S., 2012).