Urinary Tract Infection Info
Urinary Tract Infections
Urinary Tract Infections
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What is a Urinary
Tract Infection?
Urine is a natural
disinfectant, releasing from our bodies bacteria and toxic wastes.
Urine eliminates waste products, but retains nutrients needed
by the body. When bacteria is introduced into the urinary tract,
infections can occur. Urinary tract Infections are known medically
as cystitis and affect the lower urinary tract (bladder and urethra).
Symptoms of urinary tract infections are frequent urination, pain
and burning upon urination, burning, pressure or pain in lower
back.
Who Suffers From
Urinary Tract Infections?
Women tend to have
urinary tract infections more often than men. One factor is that
the urethra is shorter in females than males, and is closer to
bacteria from the vagina and rectum (urine itself does not carry
bacteria). Another factor is that more women tend to have jobs
where it is not easy to frequent the restroom (i.e., retail salespeople,
bank tellers, receptionists, farm workers, etc.) making it necessary
to hold the bladder for longer periods of time. Some forms of
birth control, such as some spermicides, also can contribute to
urinary tract infections. Oddly enough, women with large bladders
tend to have urinary tract infections more often because the bladder
can hold more urine, leading to a buildup of wastes that need
to exit the body. Men who cannot void easily and often such as
truck and bus drivers, also are prone to urinary tract infections
for the same reasons.
How Do You Cure
Urinary Tract Infections?
Most urinary tract
infections are easy to treat. Cystitis, the most common form,
can determined by an at-home urinary
tract infection kit. Treatment can include an over the counter
antibacterial and analgesic, which includes methenamine and
sodium salicylate. Also plenty of water, with cranberry juice,
or a cranberry
fruit extract can help alleviate the symptoms.
Most urinary tract
infections can be prevented by following these simple steps;
- Drink plenty of
fluids
- Do not hold urine
longer than absolutely necessary
- When using the bathroom,
wipe from front to back
- During your menstrual
cycle, change your pad often to prevent the buildup of bacteria
- Supplements such
as Vitamin C and Cranberry
extract can help prevent urinary tract infections.
However, there can
be other forms of Urinary Tract Infections that can be more serious
such as urethritis and nephritis. Symptom of these include blood
in the urine, and a fever of over 100 degrees. If a urinary tract
infection lasts more than two days, accompanied by the above symptoms,
please see a doctor.
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