Bacteria are the most common cause of UTIs, although fungi rarely can also infect the urinary tract. E. coli bacteria, which live in the bowel, cause most UTIs. The female anatomy contributes to women's increased likelihood of contracting a UTI.
a need to pee more often than usual.
pain or discomfort when peeing.
sudden urges to pee.
feeling as though you're unable to empty your bladder fully.
pain low down in your tummy.
urine that's cloudy, foul-smelling or contains blood.
feeling generally unwell, achy and tired.
Avoid consuming foods and beverages that can irritate your bladder or worsen your symptoms, such as:
Caffeinated coffee.
Caffeinated sodas.
Alcohol.
Spicy foods.
Acidic fruits.
Artificial sweeteners.
A urine culture is a lab test to check for bacteria or other germs in a urine sample. It can be used to check for a urinary tract infection in adults and children. The female and male urinary tracts are relatively the same except for the length of the urethra.
Treatment depends on the report.
particularly in women, babies and older people infection is common
diabetic and immunocompromised
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25 авг 2024
