Urinary tract infections are a problem that threatens all women, especially in hot weather, due to swimming in the pool and the sea, using common areas and inadequate hygiene conditions. You should read this article to stay away from the nightmare.
10 percent of women experience a urinary tract infection every year, and 60 percent of them experience a urinary tract infection at some point in their lives. The most affected are young women between the ages of 16-35... You may be one of the unlucky ones who have experienced this or one of the lucky ones who have not experienced it yet. But in both cases, you need to take no chances and keep the infection away from yourself. Urology Specialist Op. from Medistate Kavacık Hospital. Dr. Rasim Güzel defines this disease as an inflammatory disorder that can occur from the place where urine is formed in the kidneys, called the upper and lower urinary tract, to the urethra, where it leaves the body. Low fluid consumption, constipation, genital hygiene disorder, vaginal inflammation, questionable sexual intercourse, kidney stones and incomplete emptying of the bladder are among the most important causes. The biggest culprits are E. coli (a type of bacteria that lives in the large intestine of mammals), which occurs in kidney stones and constipation. Chills, fever, nausea, sudden vomiting, cloudiness and blood in the urine are considered typical symptoms of infection. In addition, foul-smelling urine, frequent urination, burning sensation while urinating and pain in the lower abdomen may also be observed.
Disease That Threatens Women
Urinary tract infections are four times more common in women than in men. is seen. Another factor that increases this risk is that the urethra in women is shorter and closer to the anus. However, there are some situations that trigger the infection. Kiss. Dr. Rasim Güzel says, "Having sexual intercourse after swimming in the pool or the sea in the summer months or in cases of genital hygiene disorders are among the most important factors that trigger the infection." Also, bad news for those who have more than one sexual partner: This disease is more common in sexually active women.
Op. Dr. Rasim Güzel says that almost half of the patients
experience infection for the second time.
Allergens also play a role in the recurrence of the disease. For example, food allergies can irritate the bladder lining and increase susceptibility to urinary tract infection. Infections following sexual intercourse, It may develop due to allergy to latex condoms, spermicide or birth control pills.
Op. Dr. Rasim Güzel said, “In simple urinary tract infection, the person is considered to have an infection and antibiotic treatment is started without taking a urine culture. "With this treatment, 80 percent recovery can be achieved," he says. Antispasmodic and analgesic medications can also be prescribed to relieve pain. If you are experiencing pain in your groin, you can get help from a hot water bottle. A hot water bottle allows you to pass urine more painlessly. Drinking plenty of fluids is also a part of the treatment.
Since upper urinary tract infections are more complex, the patient in these cases is hospitalized and receives antibiotic treatment. In case of recurrent infection problems, surgical method is used to solve the underlying problem.
Your Arch-Enemy: Wet Swimsuit
Op. Dr. Rasim Güzel says that you should never wear a wet swimsuit after the sea or pool in the summer months. It is also very important to take a shower after the pool. Additionally, you should not hold your urine for long periods of time during the day and pay attention to the cleanliness of your genital area. After sexual intercourse, clean your genital area and urinate within 15 minutes. Experts say that foods such as goldenrod, juniper berries, lemon, horseradish, parsley, lemon balm and cauliflower also fight this infection. Don't forget to drink plenty of water.
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