All you need to know about urinary tract infections
UTI mostly begins in the urethra with the entry of microorganisms, such as bacteria, which may travel up the urinary tract till the kidney. Often, the bladder is the breeding ground, where these microbes multiply. UTI occurs when the immune system fails to counter these bacteria. Depending on the part of the urinary system infected, the UTIs can be of following types:
UTI may be caused due to infection of the urinary tract with microorganisms like Escherichia coli, bacteria from the gut etc. Some common factors that can lead to UTI include:
Urinary tract infections may lead to serious complications. Some of these include:
Your physician/gynecologist/urologist may be able to diagnose UTI on the basis of:
Treatment of UTI is generally aimed to control symptoms and reduce/destroy the microbial load. Depending on the severity of the conditions, medications may be administered orally or intravenously. Hospitalization may be required in severe cases. The routine treatment of UTI consists of:
Some measures that can help to prevent the infection include:
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