9/22/17

Get Away From Urinary Tract Infection

urinary tract infection is an infection from microbes.Most UTI is caused by fungi and virus. UTI is most commonly found in women. Untreated UTI can cause damage to your kidney, the infection may be spread from the bladder to one or both kidneys, When bacteria attacks the kidney then it will permanently reduce the kidney function, even lead to kidney failure. 

A Urinary tract infection or UTI is an infection that caused by bacteria, fungi or virals, The infection involves the kidney, ureters, bladder or urethra.The people who have UTIs are always recommended to drinks fluids and urinate frequently, in order to flush out the bacteria An uncomplicated UTI can be cured within 2-3 days of treatment it normally occurs in a normal healthy person.A complicated UTI is one that occurs in a person with another condition such as pregnancy, or heart transplant. A complicated UTI requires 7-14 days of a longer period of treatment.

  •  Burning while urinating
  •  Frequent Urge to urinate
  •  Pain on your back or lower abdomen 
  •  Feeling tired always
  •  ark or cloudy urine
  •  Strange smell
  •  bloody and dark(brownish) urine
  •  Nausea and vomiting

Most commonly UTI is found in women, 8 out of 10 women experience UTI once in their lifetime. Risk factors specific to women for UTIs include Female Anatomy: Womens has shorter urethra while comparing with men, Which shortens the distance that bacteria must travel to reach the bladder. 
Certain types of birth control measure also increase the chance of having UTI
The decline in circulating estrogen after menopause causes changes in the urinary tract that makes having the chance of urinary infection. 
A kidney stone can trap urine in the bladder and can have the risk of UTI.
Diabetes and other diseases suppress the immune system and the body defense against germs and can have risk of UTIs
  •  Drink plenty of water. 
  • Avoid drinks that may irritate your bladder
  •  Wipe from front to back
  •  Avoid potentially irritating feminine products like deodorant sprays
  •  Change your birth control method.
Dr. N. Anandan is a senior urologist and Andrologist provides treatment for the urinary infection in Chennai. He is one the best urologist in Chennai.
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