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URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS – SIGNS & SYMPTOMS, DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT

Urinary Tract Infection

Most Urinary tract infections are caused by micro organism that comes in contact with urinary tract system through your urethra and then the bladder.

It happens when bacteria affects the system which carries urine out of the body -- the kidneys, bladder, and the tubes that interface them.

Risk factors for developing UTIs

Factors that increase the risk of growing UTI include:

Having a bladder or kidney infection in the past 10 to 12 months
Having diabetes
Having sex frequently with new sex partner

Urinary Tract Infection Types

Urethritis – Infection of the urethra
Cystitis – Infection of the bladder
Pyelonephritis – Infection of the kidneys

Symptoms of Urinary Tract Infection

Strong and frequent urge to urinate
Bloody or dark urine with strong smell
Burning sensation while urinating
Pain in lower back or below the ribs
Pain in your bladder region
Muscle aches and abdominal pains
Nausea
Vomiting
Chills
High fever (over 101 degrees fahrenheit)
Fatigue

Note: Kidney Infections are dangerous if infection reaches into kidneys and also known as renal infection or pyelonephrittis.

A person having Kidney infection can experience:

Chills
Fever
Goin (lower abdominal) pain
Pain in the back

How do I know if child has Urinary tract infection?

In children, following symptoms will be noticed:

Fever
Vomiting
Irritability or fussiness
Less active
Stomach pain
Back pain
Excessive crying that cannot be resolved by typical measures (e.g feeding, holding)

Tips on preventing urinary tract infections

Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water a day
Don't control, urinate as soon as you feel the need
Take showers instead of baths
Females should wipe from front to back after urinating
Avoid the use of douches or feminine hygiene sprays
Warm heating of the abdominal area
Loose fitting clothes to promote air circulation

Treatment & Care

At Vedanta Hospital provide you the best care of urinary tract infections patient by our experienced UTI specialist & surgeons.