Urology is a medical area dealing with all problems around the urinary system. The infection affecting kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra is called urinary tract infection( UTI). It may affect in both urinary tract. This infection starts when bacteria starts to grow in the urine. The urine leaves the body and enters into urinary tract.
Urinary tract infection is the most affected infection after the respiratory infections. This type of infection mostly seen in females than males. About 45 percent of women and 15 percent of men also have this infection problem.
Symptoms of UTI
Some of the symptoms include:
- Fever and chills
- Flank pain in the back/side
- Feeling the need to urinate regularly
- The sensation of not being able to hold the urine
- Painful, burning or more frequent urination
- Cloudy, bad-smelling or bloody urine
- Lower abdominal pain
- Nausea and vomiting
Prevention of UTIs
Although UTI is curable, if proper methods of prevention are not taken, even after the treatment, it can always come back. Keep in mind the following to avoid any changes:
- Drink plenty of fluids
- Wipe from front to back after a bowel movement or urination
- Wear cotton undergarments
- Keep the genital area clean
- Drink cranberry juice (except if you have a history of kidney stones)
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