Urinary Tract Infections

• Severe and constant desire to urinate
• Burning with urination feeling
• Frequent and insufficient urination
• Presence of blood in the urine
• Cloudy and foul-smelling urine

In whom is it common?

It is more common in women, except for the newborn period.

• UTI is seen in 30% of women between the ages of 20-40, this rate is 30% higher in men. It is many times more. The ratio of men and women decreases with increasing age.
• The incidence rate increases in those who are hospitalized.
• The probability of occurrence increases in those who have previously had an infection.
• Risk of recurrence, number of previous infections. The more it is, the more it increases, and the longer the time between the first and second infections, the more it decreases.
• The risk of infection in pregnant women is the same as in other women, but it can progress to kidney infection more easily.
• Cystitis in women and prostatitis in men are common.

What are the symptoms of UTI in babies?

Urinary tract infection in babies may not be obvious, just fever, restlessness, It can be seen as loss of appetite, vomiting and diarrhea. Urinary tract infection is the most common cause of fever in babies.

What should be done if UTI occurs in babies?

It is more common in boys in the first years. During this period, uncircumcised children have a 10 times higher risk of urinary tract infection than circumcised children. 3% of girls, 1% of boys Children suffer from UTI during adolescence, and 17% of these children suffer from kidney damage, and 10-20% of those with damage develop hypertension. It is the most common cause of kidney damage. For this reason, risk factors that may cause increased kidney damage should be investigated at the beginning of the first infection.

Why is it more common in women?

In women, the urethra is short and close to the anus. The path that bacteria must pass to reach the bladder is short.

How is the diagnosis made?

Urinalysis and/or urine culture are used to check for the presence of infection along with your complaints. is evaluated. Although radiological study is unnecessary in many patients with infection, it is useful in some cases. Imaging methods such as urinary system radiography and USG can be used to determine the localization and cause.

Is there a relationship between sexual intercourse and infection in men?

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Although there is no very close relationship, urethritis is often caused by bacteria transmitted through sexual intercourse.

Is there a relationship between sexual intercourse and infection in women?< br />
Women with sexual activity are more prone to urinary tract infections. During sexual intercourse, the urethra may be irritated, the microorganisms in the area are pushed towards the vagina and the mouth of the urinary tract, making it easier for them to reach the bladder from the urethra.

What is honeymoon cystitis?

First In many women who have sexual intercourse more than once or have more intense sexual intercourse than usual, burning occurs within 12-24 hours. This condition is called honeymoon cystitis.

Does cystitis occur only because of sexual intercourse?
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Cystitis may occur in women after sexual intercourse, but women who do not have sexual activity are also prone to urinary tract infections.

What risks does UTI pose during pregnancy?
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Women with urinary tract infections during pregnancy may have an increased risk of giving birth to a low birth weight baby or premature birth.

What can we do to protect ourselves?

• You should drink at least 8 glasses of water a day.
• When you feel the urge to urinate. You should avoid retaining urine.
• You should urinate as early as possible after sexual intercourse.
• You should not use irritating products such as deodorant, disinfectant, cologne and powder for the genital areas.
• Bathroom. You should prefer to wash with a shower instead of filling the bathtub.
• After using the toilet, you should wipe the urethra and anus area from front to back.
• You should use white toilet paper.