Urinary Tract Infection - Reasons, Symptoms, Treatment

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection involving the kidneys,ureters, bladder, or urethra.These are the structures that urine passes through before being eliminated from the body.Women may be especially prone to UTIs because they have shorter urethras, which allow bacteria quick access to the bladder.

Reasons

• Postmenopausal women:

                Decreased circulating estrogen makes the urinary tract more vulnerable to a UTI

• If a woman is pregnant, her urine should be checked during prenatal 

         visits because an unrecognized infection can cause pregnancy health complications.

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Symptoms and Signs

• A burning feeling when you urinate
• A frequent or intense urge to urinate, even though little comes out when you do
• Cloudy, dark, bloody, or strange-smelling urine
• Feeling tired or shaky
• Fever or chills

Treatment 

      If you suspect you have a urinary tract infection, head to the doctor. You'll be asked to give a urine sample, which will be tested for the presence of UTI-causing bacteria.



       Antibiotics to kill the intruders. As always, be sure to finish off the prescribed cycle of medicine completely,even after you start to feel better.





And drink lots of water to help flush the bacteria from your system.