What are the causes of urinary tract infection?
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The urinary system is an organ that God Almighty created to be resistant to bacterial attacks, but sometimes the urinary system may fail to expel bacteria, which contributes to bacteria settling in it in any of its parts, thus causing infection. There are many types of urinary system infections, and below we explain the most important causes of urinary infection, which are as follows:
- Bacterial infections are the most important causes of urinary tract infection, as bacteria that travel to the urinary tract cause inflammation and infection, and the most common type of infection is Escherichia coli bacteria.
- Viral infections, such as human papillomavirus (HPV).
- Accumulation of stones in the urinary tract.
- Weakness in the pelvic and bladder muscles, which causes urine leakage and thus infection.
- Injuries or surgical interventions in the urinary tract, which increases the risk of urinary tract infection.
- High blood sugar levels in people with diabetes, which increases the risk of urinary tract infections.
- Hormonal changes during pregnancy, which puts pressure on the urinary tract and thus causes urinary tract infection.
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Symptoms of urinary tract infection
Symptoms of urine infection vary depending on the type of infection. If the urine infection is in the kidneys, the symptoms are as follows:
- Pain in the back or on one side of the body.
- Having a high fever (high temperature).
- Trembling.
- Feeling goosebumps.
- القيء.
- الغثيان.
If the urine infection is in the bladder, the symptoms are as follows:
- Feeling of pressure on the pelvic area.
- Discomfort in the lower abdomen.
- التبول المتكرر.
- Blood coming out with urine.
As for the symptoms of urethritis, they include a burning sensation when urinating and secretions.
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When you feel the symptoms of urine infection mentioned above, you should visit a doctor for diagnosis and then treatment. To diagnose urine infection, the following is done:
- Conduct a urine test, which reveals the presence of bacteria, white blood cells, or blood in the urine, which are all signs of a urinary infection.
- Culturing a urine sample in the laboratory to determine the type of bacteria causing the infection and its sensitivity to antibiotics.
- Performing an ultrasound of the urinary tract, which helps in searching for abnormalities or stones in the urinary tract, and detecting urine infection.
- Performing cystoscopy and urinary tract.
- Do blood tests to check for inflammation or infection.
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What are the complications of urinary tract infection?
If the infection spreads from the bladder to the kidneys, this leads to kidney inflammation and damage. Urine infection may also lead to the accumulation of bacteria and stones in the urinary tract, which causes obstruction.
If urine infection is not treated in a timely manner, and if the infection recurs, this leads to gradual damage to the kidneys and chronic kidney failure.
Also, if you neglect the inflammation, the bacterial infection spreads from the urinary tract to other areas such as the blood or the central nervous system.
Acute and recurrent urine infections also increase the risk of premature birth and cause deformities in the urinary tract.
Methods of treating urinary tract infections
Depends on methods علاج التهاب البول Depending on the severity of the infection and the causes of urinary tract infection, the most prominent things that the doctor relies on in treatment are the following:
- The use of antibiotics is useful in treating bacterial urinary infection. Treatment takes a period of between 3 and 7 days for simple cases, while for more severe cases it takes 10 to 14 days for treatment.
- Symptoms are treated by consuming sufficient fluids to induce diuresis, and using pain relievers and urination relief.
- The doctor treats the causes of urinary infection, such as treating urine stones.
How to prevent urinary tract infection
In order to protect yourself from developing a urinary tract infection, you must take some measures that doctors recommend, the most important of which are the following:
- Drink at least 8 cups of fluids daily, as this helps reduce the concentration of bacteria in the bladder and contributes to urine production.
- Make sure to wash the intimate area gently with water and non-perfumed soap, dry the area well, and do not use irritating products such as disinfectants and perfumes.
- It is necessary to urinate after sexual intercourse, which helps empty the bladder and expel any bacteria that may have entered the urinary tract.
- You must maintain regular bowel movements to avoid feeling constipated, as constipation is useful in increasing pressure on the bladder and urinary tract.
- Choose loose-fitting cotton clothing that allows better ventilation of the sensitive area, which reduces the chances of bacteria growth.
Finally, we remind you that early detection is what you should do as soon as you develop symptoms of urinary infection. All you have to do is visit Al Mousa Specialist Hospital so that the doctors diagnose your condition and prescribe the appropriate treatment for you. Book an appointment now.
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