What is urinary tract infection & how to prevent them

Urinary tract infection or UTI is generally defined as an infection in any of the part of the urinary system - that is in kidneys,  uratus, urinary bladder and urethra. Most of the infections are in the lower urinary tract that is the bladder and urethra. Women are more likely to be at a greater risk of developing UTI than men. 

Typically the urine doesn't contain any bacteria urine is the byproduct of the kidneys, when the waste product and the excess amount of water is removed from the body by kidneys and urine is created, normally the urine moves through the urinary system without any containment, moreover the bacteria which can cause urinary tract infection can get into the urinary system from outside the body causing many problems like inflammation &  infections. 

Urinary tract infections are generally very common that occur mostly in 1 out of 5 women in their lifetime, it's often seen that urinary tract infections are more common in women this is because the urethra in females are generally shorter and is closer to the anus where the E coli bacteria are very common. Older people are also at high risk of developing cystitis. This is due to the incomplete emptying of the bladder, there are also several medical conditions that are linked to the urinary tract infections that includes and large prostate or bladder prolapse. 

Symptoms of UTI

The most common symptoms of urinary tract infection are-

  • Strong smelling urine
  • Burning sensation while urinating
  • A strong urge to urinate
  • Passing small and frequent amount of urine
  • Pain in abdomen and pelvic area
  • Pressure in lower pelvis
  • Painful urination
  • Blood while urinating
  • Abnormal colour of urine (cloudy urine)
  • Frequent urination in night
  • Pain during sex
  • Penis pain
  • Fatigue
  • Fever
  • vomiting
  • Confusion

Causes of UTI

The most common causes of urinary tract infections due to microorganisms which are usually bacteria which enters the urethra and bladder causing inflammation and infection. As the most common site of infection is urine bladder the bacteria can also travel up in the uterus and can infect the kidneys as well. 

Prevention from UTI

Urinary tract infection are considered to be the painful and frustrating problems especially if they keep coming back, while antibiotics helps in clearing the UTI within few days but here are some of the prevention tips that will help you keep getting in the first place:-

1) Practicing good hygiene - the best way to prevent urinary tract infection is by practicing healthy personal hygiene, this is especially important for the women's as in womens the urethra is shorter than in men so so it's easier for the E coli bacteria to move from rectum to the body, it's always recommended that you should always wipe from front to back after the bowel movement. Women should also practice good hygiene during the menstrual cycle to avoid for other infections like changing pads frequently can help to prevent urinary tract infection.

2) Drinking plenty of water - adding extra amount of water to the daily routine can helps to remove the bacteria that enter the urinary tract, it's recommended that one should drink 6 to 8 glasses of water for a day for better and healthy urinary system.

3) Urinate before and after intercourse - sexual intercourse increases the risk of getting an UTI, this is because the bacteria can easily enter the urethra during intercourse. It's highly recommended to reduce the risk urination should be done before and after intercourse. The basic idea of this is to flush out the bacteria that can cause UTI.

4) Avoid scented products - it's important that you should avoid any kind of chemical scented products such a scented pads, scented powders, deodorant and sprays. This kind of products can disrupt the balance of microbes and can allow the harmful bacteria to overgrow and can lead to UTI. 

5) Consuming probiotics - probiotics are live microorganisms that helps in producing good gut bacteria, this bacteria can help to promote the growth of good bacteria in the urinary tract. Which helps in preventing UTI.

6) Avoid holding the pee - You should always avoid holding urine this can encourage the bacterial growth, try to avoid waiting more than 3 to 4 hours to pee and always try to completely empty your bladder each time. This is more important in case of pregnancy as holding urine for a longer period of time can put you at increased risk of UTI.

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