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[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.11.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.11.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.11.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||-1px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.11.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”Inter||||||||” custom_margin=”||-3px|||” custom_padding=”6px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Urinary Tract Infections<\/h2>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.11.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||-12px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.11.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Inter||||||||” header_2_font=”Inter||||||||” header_3_font=”Inter||||||||” custom_margin=”||-12px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are infections in any part of the urinary system, which include the bladder (cystitis), urethra (urethritis), and kidneys (kidney infection). Antibiotics can be used to treat UTIs; however, they are not always required.<\/span> <\/p>\n

Most infections affect the lower urinary system, specifically the bladder and urethra.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Women are more likely than males to suffer from a UTI. When an infection is restricted to the bladder, it can be uncomfortable, painful and irritating. But, if a UTI spreads to the kidneys, it can cause serious health problems.<\/span>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.11.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.11.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.11.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.11.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Inter||||||||” header_2_font=”Inter||||||||” header_3_font=”Inter||||||||” min_height=”370px” global_colors_info=”{}”]Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are infections in any part of the urinary system, which include the bladder (cystitis), urethra (urethritis), and kidneys (kidney infection). Antibiotics can be used to treat UTIs; however, they are not always required.<\/span><\/p>\n

Most infections affect the lower urinary system, specifically the bladder and urethra. <\/span><\/p>\n

Women are more likely than males to suffer from a UTI. When an infection is restricted to the bladder, it can be uncomfortable, painful and irritating. But, if a UTI spreads to the kidneys, it can cause serious health problems.<\/span><\/p>\n

Causes<\/strong><\/span>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.11.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/optimists.in\/health-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/urinary-tract-infections-utis-optimists-healthcare-fitness-wellness.webp” alt=”SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome)” title_text=”urinary-tract-infections-(utis)-optimists-healthcare-fitness-wellness” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.11.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.11.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.11.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”|auto|-16px|auto||” custom_padding=”0px|||0px||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.11.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.11.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Inter||||||||” header_2_font=”Inter||||||||” header_3_font=”Inter||||||||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n

Microorganisms, mainly bacteria, enter the urethra and bladder and cause irritation and infection. Although a UTI usually occurs in the urethra and bladder, germs can also migrate up the ureters and infect your kidneys. <\/span><\/p>\n

E.coli, a bacteria ordinarily found in the intestines, is responsible for more than 90% of bladder infections (cystitis).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Treatment<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Antibiotics are medications that are used to destroy bacteria and fight infections. Urinary tract infections are commonly treated with antibiotics. Your doctor will prescribe a medication that tackles the specific bacteria causing your infection.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Some commonly used antibiotics can include:<\/span>
\u2022 Nitrofurantoin.<\/span>
\u2022 Sulfonamides (sulfa drugs).<\/span>
\u2022 Amoxicillin.<\/span>
\u2022 Cephalosporins.<\/span><\/p>\n

Prevention<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Some preventive methods to follow to avoid getting Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n