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Overview

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection that occurs in any part of the urinary system which includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. In most cases, these infections are seen in the lower urinary tract i.e. the bladder and the urethra. If left untreated, UTI can spread to the kidneys and cause serious damage.

Symptoms

Symptoms of urinary tract infections include: Frequent urination Burning sensation when urination Cloudy urine Blood in urine Pain in the pelvic areaDFDAFF


Causes

Urinary tract infections typically occur when bacteria enter into the urinary tract through the urethra and begin to multiply in number. The most common causes of UTIs include. Infection of the bladder or cystitis: This disease is usually caused by Escherichia coli (E. coli), a type of bacteria commonly found in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Infection of the urethra or urethritis: This type of UTI is caused when GI bacteria enter the urethra. Sexually transmitted infections, such as herpes, gonorrhea, chlamydia and mycoplasma, may also cause urethritis.


Diagnosis

The doctor conducts the following tests and procedures to diagnose urinary tract infections: ... Urine tests CT scan (computerized tomography scan) Cystoscopy MRI scan Ultrasound


Treatments

The choice of treatment for urinary infections depends upon the type of bacteria found in the urine, the health of the patient and the extent up to which the infection has spread. .. Medication Treatment through medications is used to treat simple as well frequent urinary infections. If the patient has simple urinary infections, the doctor may recommend drugs like antibiotics, analgesics, Trimethoprim, Fosfomycin, Nitrofurantoin and Ciprofloxacin to relieve the symptoms. However, if the infections are frequent, the doctor recommends low-dose antibiotics or Vaginal estrogen therapy if the patient is postmenopausal.


Prevention

Urinary tract infections can be prevented by staying hydrated and drinking plenty of water, emptying the bladder soon after intercourse and switching to safer birth controlling methods.


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