Urinary Tract Infection

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Urinary Tract Infection

What are Urinary Tract Infection?

According to Dr. Ramit Kamate, urinary tract infection specialist in Baner, Hinjewadi, Wakad, Ravet & Pune, around twelve percent of men and sixty percent of women suffer from urinary tract infections. The urinary tract infection is caused by bacteria. The causes of this infection are due to two reasons— urethra infection and bladder infection. There are treatments for urinary infections. If you take proper prevention & urinary tract infection treatment in Baner, Hinjewadi, Wakad, Ravet & Pune then you might not get affected by urinary tract infection(UTI).

About Vaginal Infection

Vaginal Infection

Urinary tract infections happen when bacteria enter your urinary tract and multiples in number. Thus the growth of bacteria causes infection. The urinary system is formed in a way that bacteria and other germs cannot enter the tract. However, it fails sometimes.

  • Urethritis: It occurs when the tract between the anus and urethra get affected by bacteria. The female sexual part, the vagina is close to the urethra. Sexually transmitted diseases can also be a cause of urethra infection.
  • Cystitis: The bladder is affected by this type of infection. E.coli—a bacteria is the reason for cystitis. This bacteria is found in the gastrointestinal tract commonly. Due to a woman’s anatomy, cystitis can occur due to sexual intercourse.

The following are symptoms of infections that happen in the bladder, urethra and kidneys respectively.

  • Bladder: The symptoms of bladder infections are increased urinating urge, pelvic pain, pain while urinating and blood in the urine.
  • Urethra: Infection in the urethra causes a burning sensation while urinating.
  • Kidneys: Infection in kidneys cause pain, fever, nausea and vomit.

Some other symptoms that may occur are frequently urinating in small amounts, cloudy urine, the strong smell in urine, etc.

There are various ways diagnosis of urinary tract infections are done.

  • Testing Urine Sample: In medical clinics, urine cups are provided to patients. The patient is asked to collect the urine from the midstream. The patient is asked to clean the genitalia before the urine is collected in the cup. The step is taken to avoid contamination of the urine sample. The lab analysis looks for the presence of bacteria, red blood cells and white blood cells.
  • Imaging the Urinary Tract: If you contact urinary infection frequently then your doctor may suggest you take an ultrasound scan/CT scan/MRI scan. The images will give the doctors a clear idea about the urinary tract. These scans help the doctors to prescribe the right treatment.
  • Finding the type of Bacteria: There are different types of bacteria that can attack the urinary system. Lab analysis can detect the type. It helps to prescribe the medicines which will cure the infection fast.
  • Using Medical Scope: The long, thin tube has a lens. It is called a cystoscope and is inserted in the urinary tract and the inner linings can be viewed. The tube can pass through your urethra and reach your bladder.

As said earlier, antibiotics are the primary treatment for urinary tract infections. The type of bacteria determines the treatments and medicines that need to be prescribed by the doctor.
If you have a simple infection then the treatment includes medicines like Ceftriaxone, Trimethoprim, Nitrofurantoin etc. After taking the medication, the symptoms of the infection go away within few days. Pain medications are also given for the burning sensation during urinating.
If you have frequent infections then the doctor elongates the medication for months. Low doses of antibiotics are prescribed to continue for half a year. If you have postmenopausal then vaginal therapy is advised.
Apart from the clinical treatments, you need to make some changes to your lifestyle. You should drink a lot of water, avoid drinks that may irritate your bladder while urinating and use heating pads.
It is found that cranberry juice has the quality of fighting against infections. Thus patients are often advised to have cranberry products. However, if you are diabetic then you should avoid drinking huge calories of cranberry products.