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Water and internal and external infections

There are many types of infections that can affect both the young and old, the sick and the usually healthy: bacterial, viral and fungal. The most common of these are vaginal and oral yeast infections, skin, inner ear, sinus, lung or nose and throat infections. Next on the list would be tooth, mouth, intestinal, urinary tract, bladder, liver and kidney infections, followed by prostate, bone and blood infections. Water can be used in many of these cases to held aid in the recovery process, as well as even help prevent these common and not so common infections.

We all know that sometimes infections can be the result of contaminated water, either from the tap or from a hot tub or swimming pool. However, when another health ailment strikes, such as one of the aforementioned infections, water can be used in several different ways.

There are several ways to cure and combat yeast infections like garlic and yogurt, but water is one of the best!

There are several ways to cure and combat yeast infections like garlic and yogurt, but water is one of the best! Because water is being drank more, one will urinate more, thus flushing out the sugars that can cause yeast infections. Thrush is a yeast infection of the mouth, tongue and throat. Cold water can be used to sooth the pain in the mouth and also used with salt water to rinse the mouth. In kidney infections, water is also important. Many times when people find out they have a kidney infection, they also find that they are severely dehydrated. If in the hospital, being hooked up to an IV is very common to replenish those fluids. It is always recommended to drink plenty of water during treatment. Kidney infections can be the result of a urinary tract or bladder infection that worked its way up. In a bladder infection, usually caused by E.coli, water is very highly recommended as it will flush out the bacteria that is located in the bladder. Keeping constant water running through is a great way to clean out this organ. I urinary tract infections are much like bladder infections, which are just located in the urinary tract. Of course with all of these, medication (usually antibiotics) is also important.

In fungal infections, like athlete's foot, moist environments can be the cause. However, also using water to soak the feet can help reduce itching and swelling. In sinus infections, keeping hydrated can alleviate symptoms.

Respiratory viral infections can be sometimes mistaken for the common cold. Drinking water when having one of these can really help here because dehydration is very common. Rapid breathing, vomiting, diarrhea and fever can all cause water loss. Liver infection, or hepatitis A, is a viral infection. Keeping the body well-hydrated here is very important, especially when there has been vomiting. Also, sports drinks can help replace essential electrolytes that are lost through vomiting.

Many infections are very contagious, so washing hands with warm water and soap is very important.

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