subject: Superior Urological Care By The Experts [print this page] Any part of your urinary system like bladder, kidneys, urethra, etc. can catch a urinary tract infection. Women are at higher risk of developing an infection than men. Antibiotics is the cure to the infection but as per as the research long use of antibiotics is hazardous to health. Microbes, bacteria, fungi, viruses, etc. are the cause of the infection and cant be seen without the use of microscope.
Mostly the lower urinary tract made up of urethra and bladder gets infected easily. Infection to the bladder can be very aching and frustrating. In case of kidney infection severe complications can occur. Drinking cranberry juice on a regular basis can reduce the repetition of the urinary tract infections in women. Out of all causes bacteria is the major cause of UTIs. The indications that can make you know that you are going through urinary infections are feeling burning sensation while urinating, a frequent urge to pee, pain in the lower back and above the pubic bone.
An unconscious leakage of urine is known as urinary incontinence. It is a very upsetting problem that lays a negative impact on the quality of life you are living. Urinary incontinence treatment can be decided depending upon the type of incontinence. Initially the doctors will ask you to go for the least invasive treatments and physical therapy and further on if these treatments fail then will advice to switch on to different treatments. The doctors will set a diet and fluid management chart for you who will help to reduce the consumption of liquid and help to lose weight that will help to flush out the problem.
Bladder neck suspension, sling procedures, artificial urinary sphincter are the commonly used urinary incontinence treatment that can fix the problem. There are absorbent pads available that can deal with the urine loss and can be worn under the underwear. Urinary infections are even seen in a woman who is expecting and the bacteria travels to the kidneys. As per as the reports only 5 % of the people are prone to UTI in the pregnancy. This is because of the hormonal changes that make the journey for the bacteria easy and cause infection. So, it is advisable for pregnant woman to go for regular check up during the starting months of the tenure. After reaching menopause women are at higher risk of developing a UTI. UTI is linked with impotency or erectile dysfunction in men. It is a lack of ability to obtain erection while involving in sexual activity. Though, erectile dysfunction can occur at any age but is most likely to happen in men above 60 years.
