risk for kidney infections

risk for kidney infections. Part of prenatal care includes you urinating in a cup every single visit. This is to check for a possible urinary tract infection. A UTI can cause complications in pregnancy such as premature birth. Diseases that also contribute to a urinary tract infection are those that suppress the immune system such as HIV, cancer, and sickle cell anemia.

 

Most urinary tract and bladder infections can be treated with antibacterial medications. Although the symptoms may subside within a few days, it is important to take the medication for the time prescribed usually a couple of weeks. Frequent infections (3 or more per year) may be treated with a low dose antibiotic for up to six months maybe longer. It is important to continue follow-up visits to make sure you are free of bacteria in the urinary tract.

 

Urinary tract infections that are caused by bacteria such as chlamydia and the bacteria that cause pelvic inflammatory disease (e.g. Gardnerella) require a longer course of treatment with tetracycline, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, or doxycycline.

 

Kidney stones and other obstructive problems may lead to urinary tract infections some of which may require surgery. Kidney infections may require hospitalization and as many as 6 weeks of antibiotic treatment to prevent serious kidney damage. Non-prescription pain relievers and the use of heating pads may also ease the discomfort. Drinking an abundance of water may help to cleanse the bacteria from the urinary tract area. Coffee and alcohol will not help in the cleansing process.

 

Some preventative measures that can reduce the risk for bladder and urinary tract infections:

Avoid products that irritate the urethra

Prior to intercourse, cleanse the genital area

Drink a plethora of water daily

When you have the urge to urinate do not wait

Showers will help you more than baths in prevention

After intercourse - urinate

Women and girls should wipe from the front to the back to avoid contamination

Cranberry juice works wonders on the urinary tract

 

If you follow these preventive measures and take prescribed medications, your discomfort will soon diminish and you will be able to be without winching. As uncomfortable as these infections can be if they are treated promptly they are harmless.

 

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