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Urinary tract infections relate exclusively to the organs that make up these systems of the human body.
(UTI) is the second most common type of infection in humans. Urinary tract infections do not always show any signs or symptoms, but when they do, they may include:
- A strong desire to urinate;
- Feeling strong and burning pain when urinating;
- Recurrent desire to urinate;
- Murky urine;
- Red, bright pink or brown urine;
- Smelly urine;
- Constant tiredness;
- Muscle ache and intestinal pains.
Escherichia coli. is the most typical cause of UTI . The second bacterial cause of UTI is Staphylococcus saprophyticus. The most common treatment for UTI is antibiotics, so bacteria have become resistant to antibiotics, and infections are very common.
There are possible risk factors that increase the probability of developing UTIs:
- Lots of women come across at least one UTI during their life, because of the short female urethra;
- Because women s body, including urinary tract, changes greatly during pregnancy, women expecting a baby are also at risk of UTI;
- Sexual relationships;
- Sugar disease;
- Bad personal cleanliness;
- Contraception;
- Menopause;
- Weak immune system;
- Tampon use;
- Long-term use of antibiotics.
There are some actions that can be taken to lessen the risk of progressing a UTI:
- Take lots of stain water;
- Do not consume alcohol and caffeine;
- Urinate right after sexual contact;
- You should wipe from front to back after urinating and bowel movement;
- Shower is more preferable than bath;
- Use less scented products in the genital area;
- Wear underwear made from natural materials and loose clothing;
- Contact your GP if you see the symptoms of a UTI.
*This article is for informational purposes only. We suggest consulting a physician before using these or any other herbal supplements.
