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Urinary Tract Infection in Women: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

An infection of the urinary tract, a UTI can infect any of several parts of your urinary system. The urinary system consists of the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Although lower urinary tract infections that involve the bladder and urethra are more common, upper urinary tract infections that reach the kidneys are more severe and require immediate attention.. If youu2019ve been struggling with frequent UTIs or are wondering if your symptoms match those of a UTI, book yourself in for an online GP consultation instead of trying to Google your symptoms and self-diagnosing.

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Urinary Tract Infection in Women: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

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  1. URINARY TRACT INFECTION IN WOMEN: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment WHAT IS A URINARY TRACT INFECTION? A UTI can infect any of several parts of your urinary system. Cystitis: An infection of the bladder. Urethritis: An infection of the urethra. Pyelonephritis: An infection of the kidneys. CAUSES OF URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS Women are at greater risk of contracting UTIs because of the naturally short distance between the anus & the urethra. A UTI occurs when this bacteria makes its way inside the person’s urethra, travelling upwards until it reaches the bladder, or in some cases the kidneys. WHO IS MORE AT RISK? The female anatomy itself Being sexually active Having diabetes Using certain birth control measures Being pregnant Having urinary tract abnormalities Using a catheter Going through menopause Obstructions in the urinary tract A previous UTI SYMPTOMS OF URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS Burning sensation when trying to urinate Blood in the urine Foul-smelling odour from the urine Shaking and chills Lower abdominal pain High-grade fever Incontinence Nausea PRECAUTIONS TO PREVENT UTI Drinking more water and other fluids to flush out bacteria. Always wipe from front to back. Urinate immediately after having intercourse. Avoid using deodorant sprays, douches and powders in the genital area. Increase the use of probiotics such as yoghurt in your diet. If getting to a doctor is not possible, make use of one of the many online healthcare apps providing online medical advice in Australia, such as Prime Medic. Book yourself in for an online GP consultation today! R www. pri memedi c. com. au

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