The Urinary infections They can become a real headache if certain precautions are not taken. Pilar Luque, urologist of Clinic Barcelona HospitalHe explains that its origin is in the presence of bacteria that cause “inflammation and damage to urinary pathways with its consequent symptoms.” More common in women, especially from adolescence, usually manifest with pain when urinating, constant need to go to the bathroom or, in the most serious cases, fever. Even so, they are not always detected immediately and, if neglected, can lead to important complications.
As Luque points out, various factors can increase the risk of urinary infections. Among them include anatomical alterations or the use of catheters, which favor bacterial proliferation, menopause, not urinating after sexual relations, prostate hyperplasia in men or inappropriate genital hygiene. In addition, the urologist Luque emphasizes that “the vast majority of germs that cause urinary infection come from the digestive system”, which highlights the importance of good intestinal health and the prevention of the constipation chronic.
The vast majority of germs that cause urinary infection come from the digestive system.
Although any infection may be a matter of concern, Luque points out that “in the vast majority of the occasions, urine infections are resolved with the first prescribed antibiotic.” And he adds that “the key to avoid recurring episodes is in the prevention and adoption of healthy habits, since daily routines can make the difference between occasional discomfort and a chronic problem.”
First, Luque underlines the importance of good hydration to reduce the risk of infection, since drinking between liter and a half and two liters of water a day favors the elimination of urinary tract bacteria. It also highlights the need to maintain adequate intimate hygiene, while recommending to use soft soaps and avoid aggressive products that alter vulvovaginal flora, such as certain intimate or condom gels with spermicide. As for the vusion habit, it advises not to retain urine and urinate after sexual intercourse to expel possible bacteria that could have ascended by the urethra.
In the vast majority of occasions, urine infections are resolved with the first prescribed antibiotic.
On the other hand, a balanced, Mediterranean and rich style diet in fruits and vegetables with vitamin C, provides antioxidant properties and contributes to maintaining a healthy intestinal transit. Caring for microbiota is also key, since preventing constipation and other digestive alterations helps reduce the risk of bacterial proliferation in the urinary system. Finally, self -medication can be detrimental: Luque warns that “excessive use of antibiotics can cause resistances and imbalances in vaginal and intestinal flora”, so it is always essential to consult the doctor before starting any treatment.
The urologist emphasizes that, before symptoms such as intense stinging when urinating, suprapubic pain, increased urination or fever, it is essential to go to a professional to obtain a precise diagnosis. In some cases, the infection can extend to the kidney (pyelonephritis), the prostate (prostatitis) or the testicle (orquiepididimitis), paintings that can pursue with fever, lumbar pain or discomfort.
“If germs pass to the bloodstream and cause bacteremia, the patient can present a serious picture, even reaching a septic shock,” says Luque. Therefore, before high fever or aggravation of symptoms, the doctor must be used urgently. “If the symptoms do not yield or reappear, it is necessary that the doctor be consulted again,” says the urologist. Once the cause is identified or the reinfection confirmed, the most appropriate antibiotic can be prescribed for each case.
If the symptoms do not yield or reappear, it is necessary that the doctor be consulted again.
The prevention and treatment of urinary infections go through good hydration, maintain a balanced diet and take care of intimate hygiene. An early diagnosis and proper treatment usually guarantee a favorable prognosis, but the true key is in the adoption of small daily habits. Integrated in the routine, these care can make a difference and become the best defense against reinfections and possible complications.
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