Vinegar for Decreasing Catheter-Associated Bacteriuria in Long-Term Catheterized Patients

Abstract

The generalized estimating equation results showed significant between-group differences in urinary pH, bacterial titer, and turbidity. No patient in the experimental group, but three in the control group, exhibited symptomatic urinary tract infection (UTI). Rice vinegar may decrease bacteriuria. Medicinal use of vinegar may decrease the risk of symptomatic UTI, but further study is needed to determine the effects of ingesting vinegar for a longer period and with a larger sample size.

Alternative Approaches to Conventional Treatment of Acute Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infection in Women

“…However, a meta analysis which included recent clinical trials with larger numbers of participants suggests little or no effect of cranberry juice on treatment or prevention in otherwise healthy women[27]. Other natural products that have been suggested, for which there is only limited scientific evidence include garlic for non- E. coli UTI;][27,28], a preparation containing horseradish and nasturtium [29], rice vinegar [30], and a sage herb found in Asia, Salvia Plebeia [31], which is a folk remedy for UTI.…”

Issues in the Diagnosis and Management of Urinary Tract Infections in the Older Adult

“…A controlled trial in a single Taiwanese long term care facility randomized 60 men and women with chronic indwelling catheters to receive either 100 ml diluted rice vinegar or 100 ml of water by nasogastric tube each day for 4 weeks [17]. The hypothesis was that the 3-5 % acetic acid in the vinegar would decrease urinary pH and this would inhibit bacteriuria.…”