urinary tract infections

Symptoms of urinary tract infection

• a strong and constant need to urinate

• burning sensation when urinating

• Constant leakage of urine, in small amounts

• Blood in the urine (hematuria) or cloudy urine with a very strong odor

• presence of germs in urine

The most important causes of urinary tract infections

• Kidneys (Acute Pyelonephritis) – Back pain, chills and shivering, nausea, vomiting, and fever.

• Bladder (Cystitis) – A drop in body temperature to abnormally low levels (hypothermia), pressure in the pelvic area, discomfort in the lower abdomen, frequent need to urinate, and pain during urination.

• Urethra (Urethritis) – A burning sensation when urinating.

The most important causes of urinary tract infections

• Urinary tract infections are usually caused by bacteria entering the urinary system through the urethra, which then begins to multiply in the bladder.

• Most urinary tract infections occur primarily in women and affect the urethra and bladder.

• All women are susceptible to cystitis, due to the anatomical structure of the female body, particularly due to the proximity of the origin of the urethra to the anal opening, and the short distance between the origin of the urethra and the bladder.