The Urinary Infection
The urinary infection is one of the most common reasons for a person to be diagnosed with kidney infection. The most common kind of infection affecting the urinary tract is the bacterial urinary tract infection (UTI). The fluid that is filtered out of the bloodstream by the kidneys is the urine or pee. Salts and waste products are present in urine. A UTI can result when bacteria get into the bladder or kidney and multiply in the urine.
The three main types of UTI are: urethritis which is caused by bacteria that infect only the urethra, cystitis, a bladder infection caused by bacteria, pyelonephritis which is the infection of the kidney. In the case of pyelonephritis a person has back pain, high fever, and vomiting.
The bladder infection causes discomfort and inconvenience. To avoid a more serious infection of a kidneys the patient should get the treatment promptly and in this way he will be quickly and easily treated. Bacteria are the ones which affects all patients.
E. coli, bacteria that are found in the digestive tract and on the skin around the rectal and vaginal areas causes UTIs. The infection is caused when the bacteria enter the urethra.
Because of the differences in the shape and length of the urethra women are more predisposed to tract infections more than guys. In the case of girls the urethras is shorter than the one of guys and the opening lies closer to the rectum and vagina where bacteria are likely to be.
Vesicoureteral reflux is the most common functional problem of the urinary tract. In this case the urine flows backward, or refluxes, from the bladder into the ureters and even up to the kidneys.
A bacteria can get into the urethra several ways. During sexual intercourse in the vaginal area the bacteria may be pushed into the urethra and eventually end up in the bladder and the urine provides a good environment for the bacteria to grow. UTIs are present at women who are sexually active. By wiping from back to front after a bowel movement, which can contaminate the urethral opening a bacteria may be introduced into a woman’s bladder. The risk of getting a urinary tract infection is increased by using spermicides (including condoms treated with spermicide) and diaphragms as contraceptives.
UTI symptoms like pain with urination are caused by sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). The inflammation and irritation of the urethra or vagina causes pain that can be associated sometimes with chlamydia and other STDs. Serious long-term problems, including pelvic inflammatory disease and infertility can occur if STDs is untreated. Opposite UTIs, STDs are contagious.
With bladder infections the following symptoms are associated: frequent urination, burning or pain during urination, the feeling of having to pee even though little or no urine actually comes out, pain in the lower abdomen, pain above the pubic bone (in women), a full feeling in the rectum (in men), bloody or foul-smelling urine, mild fever, a general feeling of shakiness and fatigue.
More serious symptoms of kidney infection are: high fever, chills, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, cloudy or bloody urine, pain in the back, just above the waist.
If the symptoms won’t go away and they become worse a doctor should be called as soon as possible and in this way the patient will suffer less.
For more resources about kidney infection or especially about please review chronic kidney infection please review http://www.kidney-infection-center.com/chronic-kidney-infection.htm
Groshan Fabiola
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Urinary infection?
Since a week I've been having this strange problem, I feel like peeing every 2mins and its just few drops. Its embarrassing to run to the toilet every 5 min. I hav no pain or burning sensation. I just cant contain my bladder. Can this be urinary infection or something more serious related to kidneys? how is it caused.? I'm still a virgin.
What antibiotic is preferred and for how long?
please help me. Thanks
does the medicine "Citralka" do any good in such situations?
I'm a girl, 24 years old
sounds like a bladder infection or urinary tract infection. you can drink some cranberry juice and water and it will help alot. but yes there is meds you can take over the conter or by presciption. Monistat makes a Uristat. it is for your issue. located by monistat stuff in the female section in your local drugstore.
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ive had a urinary tract infection before, there is a burning when u unrinate. there might be another underlying issue u need to see ur doctor for. just tell them whats wrong. they will make u pee in a cup and then they will test it to see whats wrong. usually doesn't take to long. in mean time drink cranberry juice or take cranberry capsuls and this can help a bit.
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You most likely do have a bladder infection. You might want to go to urgent care if you don't think you can sleep. It's most likely not super serious, but I would get it treated ASAP. If you're going to wait until tommorow, I would start drinking cranberry juice. That can help a bit.
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Well, I'm in the process of getting rid of my bladder ( urinary tract infection) problem. Like you i started having constant feeling of having to go to the bathroom and not peeing much. But i had a really sharp pain when i went to the bathroom and sometimes i would bleed.Not fun at all. It might be something else. What im taking right now is called Urinex. You take 2 tablets every day i think. It turns your pee like a funny color so don't freak out. Hope this helped! Good luck.
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cranberry juice cranberry juice cranberry juice
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i am going to assume you are a guy…next question would be age?? answer those questions then i'll answer back
oops never mind, not an aging, bald guy with a prostate problem. i'd go to the doc and see what's up.
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You probably have a urinary tract infection. Cranberry pills work amazingly for this if you catch it in time other wise antibiotics may be needed.
However it does not sound like your kidneys are involved; you would be experiencing flank pain, high fever, and nausea.
But with that said its always a good idea to go and get real medical advice. Excessive urinating is also a sign of diabetes so best to let the professional check it all out.
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Yes, you have an urinary infection. Most antibiotics are 'broad spectrum' which means that they get rid of most nasty stuff. Still you should see your doctor who will tell you what's best for you and how much you should take. You'll be back in shape in a few days but don't stop the treatment until it runs out. Urinary infections are hard to get rid of and once you've had it, it keeps coming back with a vengeance.
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