Urinary Tract Infections: Recurring UTI's? Know Cause And Prevention

UTI Problem:UTIs are most common in women. UTI causes severe burning and many such problems.

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Urinary Tract Infection: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common disease in women. This problem, can affect any part of your urinary system Due to which it affects the kidney, bladder and the tubes connecting them. UTI is such a disease in which the infection can reach your kidney as well. If you do not treat UTI on time, then the infection can spread from the bladder to the kidney. This bacteria can damage kidney function. If you have kidney related problems, then the risk of kidney failure in UTI infection also increases. As the UTI infection progresses, it can spread to other parts of the body as well. Know what are the causes, symptoms and prevention of UTI. 

What are causes of UTI?

1- UTI is caused by E-coli bacteria.
2- The bacteria enter the urinary system through the urethra.
3- Women are more prone to UTI than men.
4- This infection is more in sexually active women.
5- Many times this infection is caused by drinking less water and many times by taking bath.
6- By controlling urine for a long time or even if there is a kidney stone, infection occurs.

Symptoms of UTI

UTI causes bladder infection. Which can be detected by urine test. These symptoms are seen when there is a UTI.

1- Burning in urination
2- Frequent urination
3- Pain in the lower abdomen
4- Bad smell in the toilet
5- Sharp pain in the lower back
6- fever
7- chills 
8- Vomiting

UTI treatment

Many times, UTI is cured even without medicines, whereas it is cured with antibiotics if the infection increases more. Doctors recommend drinking plenty of water in case of UTI. Fluids flush out bacteria from the bladder. However, if the condition becomes serious, hospitalization is also required. Patients with diabetes are at higher risk of UTI. Diabetes weakens immunity. High blood sugar works to increase bacteria by spreading in the urine. When the blood sugar increases, the bladder is not able to empty completely. Due to which there is a risk of getting UTI. 

How to prevent UTI

1- Drink plenty of water to avoid getting UTI.
2- Use washroom before and after making physical relation.
3- Clean your private parts thoroughly.
4- Do not use any kind of hygiene spray.
5- Avoid bath tub while bathing.
6- The urine should not be stopped for a long time.
7- Pregnant women should immediately contact the doctor if they have UTI.
8- Elderly and diabetic patients should also not be careless if they have UTI.