The Urinary System comprises Kidneys, Ureters, Bladder, and Urethra. A urinary tract infection can affect any of these. However, UTIs are divided into upper urinary tract infections (affecting kidneys and ureters) and lower urinary tract infections (affecting bladder and urethra). Women have shorter urethra and therefore, women are more vulnerable to this infection.
The symptoms of urinary tract infection vary from area to area depending upon the site of infection in the urinary tract.
If the infection is in the upper urinary tract, the symptoms might include:
Urinary Tract Infections usually occur when bacteria enters the urinary tract through urethra and begins multiplying in the bladder. The common causes of a urinary tract infection includes:
The doctor will use the following tests to determine the presence of a urinary tract infection. These tests include:
Most infections caused by a UTI are simply treated with antibiotics and they go away without any complications. The doctor will also prescribe you some painkillers to ease the pain. The doctor will also suggest you take lots of fluid, keep yourself hydrated with water and fresh juices.