18/06/2022
URINARY TRACT INFECTION (UTI)
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A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection in any part of your urinary system ie your kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Most infections involve the lower urinary tract ie is the bladder and the urethra.
Women are at greater risk of developing a UTI than men are. Infection limited to your bladder can be painful and annoying. However, serious consequences can occur if a UTI spreads to your kidneys.
SYMPTOMS
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Urinary tract infections don't always cause signs and symptoms, but when they do they may include:
•A strong, persistent urge to urinate.
•A burning sensation when urinating.
•Passing frequent, small amounts of urine.
•Urine that appears cloudy.
•Urine that appears red, bright pink or cola-colored — a sign of blood in the urine.
•Strong-smelling urine.
•Pelvic pain, in women.
Re**al pain, in men
CAUSES
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Urinary tract infections typically occur when bacteria enter the urinary tract through the urethra and begin to multiply in the bladder. Although the urinary system is designed to keep out such microscopic invaders, these defenses sometimes fail. When that happens, bacteria may take hold and grow into a full-blown infection in the urinary tract.
The most common UTIs occur mainly in women and affect the bladder and urethra.
•Infection of the bladder (cystitis). This type of UTI is usually caused by a type of bacteria commonly found in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
•Sexual in*******se may lead to cystitis.call us for treatment
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