{"id":3950,"date":"2015-10-25T06:12:05","date_gmt":"2015-10-25T06:12:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alldaychemist.com\/blog\/?p=3950"},"modified":"2015-10-26T06:47:15","modified_gmt":"2015-10-26T06:47:15","slug":"identify-urine-infection-symptoms-for-early-prevention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alldaychemist.com\/blog\/identify-urine-infection-symptoms-for-early-prevention\/","title":{"rendered":"Identify urine infection symptoms for early prevention"},"content":{"rendered":"

Urinary tract infection (UTI) is reckoned among the most common diseases affecting both men and women world-wide. Though it rarely becomes fatal, but the understanding of urinary infection symptoms is very important to diagnose the problem in a better way.<\/p>\n

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According to the health studies, at least one form of urinary tract infection is experienced by more than 50% of women during their lifetime. While the conditions of UTI vary from mild to severe; some 20-30% of women witness its recurrence due to various urinary tract infections or a urine infection causes. Identify those causes and take a timely action to get rid of urinary infection completely.<\/p>\n

Anatomy of urinary tract infection:<\/strong>
\nThe secretion of urine involves a system comprising kidney, bladder and urethra; any infection affecting any part of this system results urinary tract infection which is also known as cystitis. Generally, such infections are caused by microbes, very small organisms that are hard to see from naked eye that can be fungi, viruses, and bacteria. Escherichia coli is the most common bacterium causing urinary infection symptoms at a large scale.<\/p>\n

In the medical term, the infection in the bladder is called cystitis; the infected urethra is called Urethritis, and infection attack on the kidneys is known as Pyelonephritis. Normally, the harmful bacteria are found in the digestive system and around the rectum that enter the urinary tract and infect the system. In males the opening of the urethra is the tip of the penis, and in females it is located at the frontal part of vagina.<\/p>\n

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Causes of urinary tract infection:<\/strong>
\nThe causes or say bacteria behind the urine infection in both men and women are almost same. Since females have less distance (1.5 inches) between the rectum and urethra as compared to men (with 8 inches), women are more vulnerable to the urinary tract infection. The other causes of UTI are:
\n\u2022 Unsafe sexual activity
\n\u2022 Menopause
\n\u2022 Contraception (in rare cases)
\n\u2022 Pregnancy<\/p>\n

Other than these some very common urine infection causes can be counted as:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Allergies
\n\u2022 Enlarged prostate
\n\u2022 Aging
\n\u2022 Kidney problems
\n\u2022 Certain antibiotics
\n\u2022 Poor hygiene
\n\u2022 The use of catheters
\n\u2022 Diabetes
\n\u2022 Neurogenic bladder
\n\u2022 Sickle cell anemia
\n\u2022 Low immunity power
\n\u2022 Abnormalities of the urinary tract<\/p>\n

Signs and symptoms of urinary tract infection:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Basically, the urine infection symptoms can be divided into two categories \u2013 lower UTI and upper UTI (pyelonephritis).
\nThe lower UTI is also called bladder infection that can be identified through different health conditions, such as:
\n\u2022 The inflamed and irritated bladder
\n\u2022 Burn or painful feeling with urination
\n\u2022 More frequent urination and nocturia (waking up at night to urinate)
\n\u2022 Feeling sensation to urinate urgently
\n\u2022 Pelvic pressure or abdominal pain, flank pain
\n\u2022 Secretion of blood and pus in urine
\n\u2022 Bad smell of urine
\n\u2022 Mild fever
\n\u2022 Nausea and vomiting<\/p>\n

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Symptoms of upper UTI:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Probably, the symptoms of upper UTI develop very fast and affect your body within a short span of time. Its visible symptoms are:
\n\u2022 High fever (more than 101 F)
\n\u2022 Vomiting
\n\u2022 Shiver or shaking chills
\n\u2022 Nausea
\n\u2022 Vomiting
\n\u2022 Flank pain<\/p>\n

There are some more symptoms that indicate the presence of UTI, such as:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Diarrhea
\n\u2022 Poor body development
\n\u2022 Poor appetite
\n\u2022 Irritability
\n\u2022 Lethargy
\n\u2022 Loose bowels
\n\u2022 Poor eating
\n\u2022 Change in urination pattern<\/p>\n

Diagnosis of UTI:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The treatment procedure of UTI starts with a physical examination and lab tests to evaluate the nature of urine infection causes and the severity level. Your doctor will analyze all information related to the urine infection symptoms, medical history, living conditions, and your lifestyle.<\/p>\n

Usually a urine dipstick test is performed to know the exact bacteria causing the urinary infection. In some cases, the urine sample may be \u201ccultured\u201d that means the urine is tested on a sterile nutrient substance in a particular plastic case. This test helps doctors to identify the bacteria and decide the most effective antibiotic to eliminate that.<\/p>\n

You may also have to go through some other tests like:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Kidney scan
\n\u2022 Kidney ultrasound
\n\u2022 Intravenous pyelogram (IVP)
\n\u2022 Voiding cystourethrogram
\n\u2022 CT scans of the abdomen<\/p>\n

Antibiotics to treat UTI:<\/strong>
\nThe antibiotic drugs are proved to be very effective to diagnose and prevent urine infection causes to a great extent. Some of those antibiotics include:
\n\u2022 Fosfomycin
\n\u2022 Levofloxacin
\n\u2022 Ciprofloxacin
\n\u2022 Nitrofurantoin
\n\u2022 Sulfamethoxazole with Trimethoprim<\/p>\n

Home or natural methods to treat urinary infection symptoms:<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are some home remedies that don\u2019t require expert advice and you can just follow them regularly. These methods include:
\n\u2022 More consumption of foods rich-in vitamin C
\n\u2022 Drink more water to flush infectious bacteria
\n\u2022 Use herbal remedies
\n\u2022 Use mild heat to soothe UTI pain
\n\u2022 Healthy diet
\n\u2022 Avoid caffeine, alcohol, carbonated drinks, spicy food, nicotine, junk foods and artificial sweeteners
\n\u2022 Include healthier habit in lifestyle
\n\u2022 Keep proper sanitation<\/p>\n

Conclusion:<\/strong>
\nEvery urinary infection is not perilous, but if you feel its presence then take an effective treatment as soon as possible. What happens in most cases, we tend to ignore the urine infection symptoms unless they pose serious challenge. Don\u2019t allow this to happen with you. And no need to mention that your healthy lifestyle will make a difference, so keep it with your side.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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