06/10/2023
*A Urinary Tract* infection (UTI) is an infection in any part of the urinary system is when bacteria gets into your urinary tract- kidneys, bladder, or urethra.
*Symptoms*
Usually self-diagnosable
A bladder infection may cause pelvic pain, increased urge to urinate, pain with urination and blood in the urine. A kidney infection may cause back pain, nausea, vomiting and fever.
*People may experience:*
Pain areas: in the bladder, groin, lower abdomen, or pelvis
Pain circumstances: can occur during urination or during s*xual in*******se
Urinary: foul smelling urine, frequent urination, bladder spasm, cloudy urine, dark urine, persistent urge to urinate, sense of incomplete bladder emptying, or blood in urine
Whole body: fatigue, fever, or malaise
Also common: cramp or va**nal irritation
a need to p*e more often than usual.
pain or discomfort when p*eing.
sudden urges to p*e.
feeling as though you're unable to empty your bladder fully.
pain low down in your tummy.
urine that's cloudy, foul-smelling or contains blood.
feeling generally unwell, achy and tired.
Pain or burning while urinating.
Frequent urination.
Feeling the need to urinate despite having an empty bladder.
Bloody urine.
Pressure or cramping in the groin or lower abdomen.
*Causes of urine tract infection*
S*x. We know, huge bummer.
Constipation.
You eat a lot of sugar.
S*x with many partners.
You might be able to blame your p**p (or lack thereof) for your UTI.
Le***an s*x
Uncontrolled diabetes. “When blood sugar is high, the excess sugar is removed through the urine,” Hawes says.
Holding it.
Poor personal and ge***al hygiene.
Dehydration.
Birth control.
You have lots of s*x.
You don't p*e after s*x.
You hold it too long.
Feminine products.
Kidney stones.
*Prevention and control of urinary tract infection*
Contact your online medical professionals and join online health awareness group chat
Drink plenty of liquids, especially water. Drinking water helps dilute the urine. · Try cranberry juice.