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Urinary Tract Infections - Many Females Get Them,
So What Do They Do About Them? Urinary Tract
Infection (UTI) occurs frequently in women. They can be painful especially when
urinating. These infections are quite awkward when you feel you have to get up
and use the bathroom every few minutes. These infections make urinating
uncomfortable and will be painful while trying. The reason for urinary tract
infections is that bacteria grow abundantly in the urinary tract. Urinary tract
infections are not just for women. Men also experience the pain and discomfort
of a UTI. Typically, the bacteria that cause this infection live near the
urethra and are normally washed from the body as a normal function of the body
getting rid of toxins. When the bacteria begin to build up in the urinary
tract, the infection begins and the need for treatment is needed. What is the cause
of a urinary tract infection? E. Coli is one culprit in adults. The E. coli
bacteria usually reside in the colon. One reason women may be more susceptible
to a urinary tract infection is that the urethra is very close to where the
source of the bacteria reside. In some women, intercourse may also trigger a
urinary tract infection. The use of a diaphragm seems to cause frequent urinary
tract infections. Other women may frequently experience these infections while
using condoms and spermicidal solutions. Those who require long-term
catheterization may experience urinary tract infections more frequently. Some other risk
factors may be: Kidney stones Spinal cord injury
that would not enable you to empty your bladder Congenital
abnormalities Suppressed immune
system Not circumcised and
having poor hygiene Certain blood types
can actually allow the bacteria to attach to the lining in the urinary tract Here are some of
the symptoms of a lower UTI: Back pain Blood in the Urine Cloudy Urine Frequent desire to
urinate and not able to Fever Painful urination Here are some of
the symptoms of an upper: Chills High fever Nausea Pain below the ribs Vomiting During pregnancy, hormonal changes in the urinary tract can make women at
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