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A URINARY TRACT INFECTION occurs when bacteria enter the urinary tract and reproduce. Women are especially susceptible: one in five women will have at least one urinary tract infection during her life.


What are the symptoms of a Urinary Tract Infection?

* A frequent urge to urinate

* Trickling of urine despite a strong urge

* A painful burning sensation in the area of the bladder or urethra

* An uncomfortable pressure above the pubic bone

* Cloudy, milky or reddish urine

If these symptoms are accompanied by a fever, your kidneys may be infected.

URINALYSIS can reveal diseases that have gone unnoticed because they do not produce striking signs or symptoms.It is a physical and/or chemical examination of the urine. It consist of a battery of chemical and microscopic tests to screen for urinary tract infection (UTI).For sure, it is a LIQUID BIOPSY where we can gather information on how well our kidneys are working.

TREATMENT??

1. Treat UTI Using Antibiotics.

2. Treat UTI Using Cranberry Juice or Extract.

3. Treat UTI Using D-Mannose.

PREVENTION??

* Drink 48 - 60 ounces of water daily to keep the urinary system flowing.

* Take vitamin C supplements (the ascorbic acid form) as it can help to acidify the urine.

* Proper hygiene is essential. Women should always wipe from front to back and clean the genital and rectal areas before and after intercourse. Using a bidet can be an excellent way to help.

* Don't "hold" your urine. Resisting the urge to urinate can damage the delicate tissue of the urinary tract over time.

* Take showers, not baths. Bathwater contains millions of bacteria from our own bodies.

* Avoid feminine sprays and scented douches as they can irritate the urethra.

I did experience having UTI and its really very painful..
Its really a vey common infection since we do always have patients in our hospital admitted with this kind of infection.

Hope I did help you with this post.

BEWARE!