A urinary tract infection is the second most common type of infections, it affects urethra, ureters, kidneys or bladder. Women are having higher chance of getting urinary tract infection than men.
What causes UTI?
About 90% of Urinary tract infections are caused by a type of bacteria called Escherichia Coli (commonly known as E. Coli). These bacteria which commonly live in the colon around the anus, moves to the opening of the urethra and causes infection. Improper wiping and sexual intercourse are the most common causes for the invasion of this bacteria.
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Symptoms of UTI
UTI can affect any part of the urinary system (renal system), the severity of the infection is determined according to the location of the infection. The more farther up the urinary tract, the more serious will be the infection. There is an increased risk for urinary tract infections in pregnant women because of the changes in the urinary tract. The increasing weight of the uterus block the drainage of urine from the bladder and causes infection.
The following are the symptoms of Lower urinary tract infection:
- Mild fever and chills
- Bad smelling or bloody urine
- Pain or pressure in the lower abdomen
- More frequent urination
- Pain or Burning sensation while urinating
- The sensation of having to urinate urgently
The upper urinary tract infection symptoms includes:
- High fever
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Shaking chills
- Severe pain in the back or side
The symptoms of UTI in infants and children includes:
- Infants: Fever, Poor feeding, diarrhea
- Children: unexplained fever, change in urinating pattern, irritability, eating poorly
How to Prevent UTIs?
With the following tips, we can prevent UTI to an extent.
- Drink lots of water
- Empty the bladder completely as soon as you need to go
- Wipe from front to back
- Urinate and cleanse the genital after sex
- Always keep genital area dry by wearing cotton under wear and loose fitting cloth
Dr Mahendra Jain who is the Consultant Urologist, of Fortis Hospital and Mahaveer Jain Hospital provides the apt and best UTI treatment in Bangalore by diagnosing the Urinary Tract Infection Symptoms of the patients.
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