Lower back pain, increased frequency of going to the toilet and discomfort when urinating. These fever symptoms may mean that you have a urine infection. But for an accurate diagnosis, a simple type 1 urine test detects the number of leocytes, the defense cells, in the pee.
If the examination detects the presence of many leocytes, it is a sign that there is some bacteria present in the urinary system, causing the infection. Therefore, it is important to consult your doctor so that he or she can guide you to the ideal medicines to treat the problem.
The need to go to the bathroom more often also means that something is not right. ? In urinary tract infection there is the urge to urinate, that is, the urge to go to the bathroom, burning urination, pain under the womb, very strong smell in the urine, and sometimes it can become more concentrated? explains doctor Cristiane Braga.
Cristiane comments that urinary tract infection is more present in women, but also less frequently in men. • Urinary tract infection is much more evident in women because the urethra is much shorter than in men. And, it can be contaminated with vaginal secretions or feces. Are there more susceptible people, even because of low resistance ?, he explains.
Be alert
Observing urine color is also accurate. Ideally, the tone should be soft and clear. If it is more yellowish, it may mean a lack of hydration in the body and more water is needed during the day.
If you find that there is blood when urinating, caution should be doubled as it means that you may have some kind of infection, so you need to see the specialist to better examine and guide which drugs are ideal. • Treatment should be performed and directed by a doctor. It consists of oral antibiotics and sometimes oral anti-inflammatory drugs?
How to prevent?
Drinking at least 1L of water a day is essential as it helps in preventing inflammation, infections and also in cellulite because through the urine it is possible to eliminate the toxins present in the body.
Capricty in intimate hygiene is also essential, as it eliminates waste and prevents the proliferation of bacteria. Using intimate soaps is also recommended, but you need to be careful and use them with balance as you need to preserve the bacterial flora to maintain the pH of the region.
Absorbents should also be changed at least every 1 hour. The woman should not sleep with the inmates and these need to be changed every 2 hours of use.
Cristiane also recommends the consumption of juices and teas whenever possible. • Prevention is also done by the correct consumption of liquids such as water, juices and teas. Depending on the case, it is recommended to use vitamin C and / or cranberry to prevent recurrences ?, suggests.
Signs & Symptoms of Urinary Tract Infections | Dr Sudeep Singh Sachdeva (April 2024)
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