Urinary tract infection begins in the urinary system, which consists of the kidneys, the urinary tubes, the bladder, and the urethra. When infection occurs, the infection attacks any of the organs of the urinary system. It should be noted that the most vulnerable places to infection are the urethra and bladder. What are the symptoms of urinary tract infection?

Symptoms of urinary tract infection

There are no specific symptoms for the problem of urinary tract infection, but we will explain to you below the most prominent symptoms of urinary tract infection that sufferers suffer from, as each person suffers from one or two symptoms of it, which differ from one case to another, and those symptoms are:

• A strong and urgent desire to urinate.
• Feeling a burning sensation while urinating.
• Small amounts of urine come out despite a strong desire to urinate and a feeling of fullness.
• Bleeding with urine.
• Urine has a foul smell.
• The urine is dark in color or foams.

In general, the symptoms of urinary tract infection vary depending on the type of inflammation, and this is evident as follows:

Causes of urinary tract infection

Doctors confirmed that the reasons Urinary tract infection It varies depending on its type. The causes of cystitis are due to germs entering the urinary system through the urethra and multiplying in the bladder. In this case, engaging in sexual intercourse increases cystitis. As for urethritis, it is the result of a number of diseases, including sexually transmitted diseases, the herpes simplex virus, or gonorrhea or chlamydia.

A number of factors increase the risk of developing a urinary tract infection, the most important of which are:

• Females are more susceptible to infection than males, and this is because the female urethra is shorter than the male urethra.
• Someone who has frequent sexual intercourse is more likely to develop a urinary tract infection, as sexual intercourse irritates the opening of the urethra and thus the entry of bacteria into the bladder.
• Women using contraceptives are more likely to develop a urinary tract infection.
• The age of menopause is one of the periods during which a woman is most vulnerable to infection, due to the loss of the hormone estrogen.

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Methods of treating urinary tract infection

After we learned about the causes and symptoms of urinary tract infection, there are a number of treatment methods that must be followed to get rid of this health problem that bothers everyone who suffers from it. These treatment methods are clear as follows:

• The use of antibiotics is useful in treatment, as the specialist doctor prescribes the appropriate antibiotic to the patient according to his condition, and is determined according to the type of bacteria causing the infection.
• Use pain relievers that reduce the feeling of pain and burning and relieve the feeling of frequent urination as a result of inflammation.
• You must be careful to drink sufficient amounts of water and fluids to relieve the symptoms of urinary tract infections, such as cranberry juice.
• Natural supplements and herbs that relieve symptoms can also be used, but with advice from a doctor before use.
• In cases of acute inflammation, the doctor prescribes intravenous injections for treatment.
• The problem may increase, and in chronic cases, the doctor resorts to more specialized procedures, such as ultrasound examination or urinary endoscope.

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How can I prevent a urinary tract infection?

In order to be able to protect yourself from contracting a urinary tract infection, follow a number of necessary prevention steps, which are:

• Drink plenty of fluids, which help clean the urinary tract and reduce the risk of infections.
• Pay attention to personal hygiene, especially the area surrounding the urinary tract, and be sure to clean well after urination and after intercourse.
• Avoid using perfumes in that area.
• Eat vegetables and fruits.
• Drink cranberry juice.
• Avoid intimate relations while suffering from a urinary tract infection, to avoid spreading the infection.
• Make sure to wash the area from front to back and not the other way around, as washing from back to front helps bacteria enter and thus increases infections.
• It should be noted that urinary tract infection cannot be treated using herbs, but symptoms can be alleviated using them, such as garlic, horsetail, bearberry, and cranberries.

What foods should I avoid while I have a UTI?

Of course, you have asked yourself about the foods that you should avoid eating while you have a urinary tract infection, and for this reason we are presenting to you a list of foods and drinks that you should avoid at that time, which are:

• Tomatoes.
• Lemon.
• Onions.
• Garlic.
• chili.
• الكحول.
• القهوة.
• الشاي.
• Soft drinks.
• red meat.
• Poultry.
• Eggs.

الخلاصة

The problem of urinary tract infection is a health problem that must be treated as soon as possible before the problem increases. With Al Mousa Specialist Hospital, you will get the appropriate treatment. Be careful not to neglect the matter and go directly to the doctor for better health. Book your appointment now.