Has anyone ever tried to cure a UTI with Alka-Seltzer?

Question:

I got a recent email that claims that Alka Seltzor is a home remedy for Urinary Tract Infections. Has anyone ever tried this or heard this??

Thanks!

Answers:
Alka-Seltzer contains sodium bicarbonate, asprin, and citric acid.

Sodium bicarbonate makes your urine more alkaline and less acidic. Bacteria can multiply more easily in acidic urine. Therefore the sodium bicarbonate makes your urine less "friendly" to bacteria. Aspirin decreases inflammation.

Having said the above, Alka-Seltzer is not the recommended treatment for a urinary tract infection unless your physician suggests it. You should always consult a physician if you believe you have a UTI.

There are many remedies for a UTI but I'm not sure that Alka-Seltzer is one of them. It does contain aspirin which might reduce pain. Take a few minutes to read up on UTIs and their treatment at the link below:

http://health.ivillage.com/bv/bvuti/0,,h...

I could see why someone would think so. Alka-Seltzer has aspirin in it, which is a blood thinner and it can take down the swelling in the urethra to allow urine to pass more freely and with less pain.

Has anyone ever tried to cure a UTI with Alka-Seltzer?

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