Dealing with UTI
One evening when she went into the bathroom to pee she felt pain and a burning sensation. She noticed there was a little blood in her urine. She immediately called her Ob-gyne and she was advised to have a urinalysis. The result showed that she had urinary tract infection. Her doctor prescribed antibiotics for one week.
According to WebMD Website "if you’re a woman, your chance of getting a urinary tract infection or UTI is high. Some experts rank your lifetime risk of getting one as high 1 in 2 – with many women having repeat infections, sometimes for years on end.”
What causes UTI in women? Our source says UTI is the key reason we’re often told to wipe from front to back after using the bathroom. That’s because the urethra — the tube that transports urine from the bladder to the outside of the body — is located close to the anus. Bacteria from the large intestine, such as E. coli, are in the perfect position to escape the anus and invade the urethra. From there, they can travel up to the bladder, and if the infection isn’t treated, it can continue to infect the kidneys. Women may be especially prone to UTIs because they have shorter urethras.
What are the symptoms of UTI? These are the following symptoms according to our source: A burning feeling when you urinate, a frequent or intense urge to urinate, even though little comes out when you do; pain or pressure in your back or lower abdomen; cloudy, dark, bloody, or strange-smelling urine; feeling tired or shaky; fever or chills (a sign the infection may have reached your kidneys).
Here are ways to prevent UTI infection according to our source.
Empty your bladder frequently as soon as you feel the need to go; don’t rush, and be sure you’ve emptied your bladder completely; drink lots of water; stay away from feminine hygiene sprays, scented douches, and scented bath products – they’ll only increase irritation; cleanse your genital area before sex; urinate after sex to flush away any bacteria that may have entered your urethra; keep your genital area dry by wearing cotton underwear and loose fitting clothes.
What not to eat when you have a UTI? Our source points out: Tomato products; coffee and tea; chocolate; oranges, limes, and lemons; alcoholic beverages; carbonated beverages; spicy foods.
Can UTI be caused by sugar? Yes, our source said.”If you eat tons of added sugar and get a real surge in your blood sugar, you may end up with some of that sugar in your urine. And the bacteria that cause UTIs love feeding on sugar, so you run the risk of essentially providing a feast for them, whenever your sweet tooth strikes.
Can diabetes cause urinary tract infection? Our source confirmed, "If you have diabetes, you are twice as likely to contract a urinary tract infection (UTI). The condition is also more common in women than men. If left untreated, UTI can damage your kidney.”
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