Male or female, anyone can be affected by a urinary tract infection . According to statistics, this problem mainly affects women and occurs most frequently in people aged 50 and over. To remedy this, consult your doctor is essential. There are also other possible therapies that must be approved by a practitioner.
Can be chronic or acute, urinary tract infection affects one of the organs that make up the urinary system, namely the prostate, the urethra, the kidneys or the bladder. Men have more protection against urinary tract infections because the urinary meatus and the anus are more or less far apart. In general, when these gentlemen are affected by this pathology, it means that there may be an anomaly of the urinary tract.
Women, on the other hand, are much more affected by the problem because the anus is too close to the urinary meatus, which tends to promote the proliferation of bacteria in the urine. There are basically three types of UTIs. The first is called infectious urethritis which affects the urethra and presents as a sexually transmitted infection. Then there is infectious cystitis which is very common in women and which is manifested by inflammation of the bladder. Finally, we have pyelonephritis which is the most serious form and which concerns the kidney. It is due to non-treatment or poor treatment of cystitis.
The urinary tract infection manifests itself through a number of symptoms which are generally the same in men as in women. In principle, it causes burning and pain during urination. The patient feels a frequent urge to urinate even if it is a very small amount. The urine can also be smelly, cloudy or even hemorrhagic in some cases. Discomfort or even pain in the lower abdomen are felt. If it is a pyelonephritis, that is to say a kidney infection, the pathology is accompanied by vomiting, fever, chills, pain in the sexual organs or even lower back pain.
Already, to limit the problem, it is important to adopt the right actions. A lack of drinks in women can explain a urinary tract infection. So, it is essential to be well hydrated. In the toilet, avoid wiping from back to front because bacteria and microbes may migrate to the urinary tract. It is also advisable to urinate systematically after sexual intercourse.
In principle, antibiotics are prescribed by practitioners. For patients who feel pressure in the lower abdomen or pain, painkillers are prescribed. In prevention, cranberries are excellent for fighting this pathology. Otherwise, it is also possible to opt for irrigation therapy by drinking plenty of fluids which promotes the elimination of bacteria thanks to an increase in urine flow.
Horsetail, nettle or even goldenrod infusions are recommended. Of course, before starting any treatment, it is essential to go through your attending physician:he will prescribe a cytobacteriological examination of the urine (ECBU) in order to determine which germs are at the origin of the infection, with the aim of be more effective in treatment.
