Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) - Symptoms , Treatment and Prevention
- Published in Kidney and Urologic Diseases Introduction: The urinary tract consists of kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and the urethra ... Urine produced by the kidneys passes down the ureters and is stored in the urinary bladder until it is voided through the urethra ... Infection most commonly involves the lower urinary tract which includes the bladder (cystitis) and urethra (urethritis) ... The most common cause of urinary tract infections (UTIs) is the passage of bacteria from the urethra into the bladder ... Due to the anatomy of women, bladder infections are a common occurrence … View thread
How to Prevent Urinary Infection in Women?
- Published in Women's Health Introduction: Urinary tract infection is a condition that causes bacterial infection of the urinary system ... The infection may occur in any region of the urinary system ... The symptoms of urinary tract infection depend on the part of the urinary system that is affected ... This article will discuss urinary tract infections, their symptoms, causes, and various preventive measures ... Bacterial infection of the urinary system can cause urinary tract infections … View thread
Urinary Tract Infections in Males - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
- Published in Kidney and Urologic Diseases Introduction: The urinary system is more vulnerable to infections because it comes in contact with thousands of bacteria from the gut ... It has been commonly seen that women or girls are at a higher risk of developing urinary tract infections ... Despite a long urethra, boys suffer from urinary tract infections due to several causes ... However, there are several methods by which these infections can be prevented … View thread
UTI Complications in Older People - Causes, Symptoms, and Management
- Published in Kidney and Urologic Diseases Introduction: The urinary tract consists of kidneys, bladder, ureters, and urethra ... When disease-causing bacteria invade the urinary tract through the urethra, urinary tract infection (UTI) occurs ... Following are the risk factors and causes that result in UTI in older adults: History of previous urinary tract infections ... Sepsis: It is an inflammatory response to infections that results in multiple organ failures and even death ... , are at higher risk for developing UTI … View thread
Best Antibiotic for Urinary Tract Infection
- Published in Drug and Supplements Introduction: Urinary tract infections are bacterial infections ... The infection can start from the lining of the urinary tract and lead to several symptoms and diseases ... UTIs are among the most common infections worldwide and are seen more in women than men ... There are various types of UTIs based on where the bacteria move … View thread
Complicated Urinary Tract Infections - Causes and Treatment
- Published in Kidney and Urologic Diseases Introduction Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most common cause of sepsis ... A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection present in the urinary system ... Most infections affect the lower urinary tract system which includes the bladder and the urethra ... Some are simple UTIs that can be treated with antibiotics and carry a hopeful clinical course with good progress … View thread
Kidney Infections and Urinary Tract Infections - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
- Published in Kidney and Urologic Diseases Introduction Kidney infections are caused due to infections of the urinary tract ... The bacteria causing infections can be transmitted into the urinary tract and multiply ... UTIs are more common in females than males because the female urethra is closer to the anus and shorter than the male urethra ... Kidney Infections: These mainly occur due to untreated urinary tract infections or UTIs that can spread upwards and affect the kidneys, causing cramps … View thread
Urinary Tract Infection in Pregnancy - Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
- Published in Kidney and Urologic Diseases Introduction A urinary tract infection affects the kidneys, ureters (tubes that transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder), bladder, or urethra (a short tube that transports urine from the bladder to the outside of the body) of the urinary system ... The urinary tract infections are more common in women compared to men, because the anatomy of female genitalia makes it easier for the bacteria from the vaginal or rectal areas to enter the urinary tract and cause infection ... Therefore, following the precautionary measures can help prevent the infection … View thread
Neonatal Urinary Tract Infection: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
- Published in Newborn and Baby Introduction Neonatal urinary tract infection (UTI) is characterized by an infection in the urinary tract of newborn babies, usually within the initial 28 days after birth ... Urinary tract infections (UTIs) arise when bacteria enter and grow in the urinary tract ... Neonatal urinary tract infections (UTIs) can be caused by various organisms, but there are several common bacteria that are frequently associated with these infections … View thread
UTI and Diabetes - An Overview
- Published in Kidney and Urologic Diseases It may affect the lower urinary tract ... What Is an Urinary Tract Infection ... This antibiotic was found to be an important barrier against infections ... It was noticed that psoriasin, a protein, acts as an initial line of defense against particular bacterial infections ... This may be the reason for frequent UTIs among diabetics … View thread