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Urinary Tract Infection
Drugs For Urinary Tract Infection
amikacin
amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium
amoxicillin and clavulanic acid
ampicillin
carbenicillin
cefadroxil
cefditoren
cefepime
cefixime
cefoxitin
ceftazidime
ceftibuten
cefuroxime axetil
cephradine
cranberry
cycloserine
dicloxacillin
doxycycline
flavoxate
gatifloxacin
methenamine
methenamine hippurate
nalidixic acid
nitrofurantoin
norfloxacin
oxacillin injection
pefloxacin
penicillin v potassium
procaine/ penicillin
roxithromycin
sultamicillin
tetracycline
ticarcillin
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Urinary Tract Infection | |
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 The most
common cause of UTI is bacteria from the bowel that lives on
the skin near the rectum or in the vagina which can spread and
enter the urinary tract through the urethra. Once bacteria
enters the urethra it travels upward causing infection in the
bladder and sometimes other parts of the urinary tract. Sexual
intercourse is a common cause of urinary tract infections and
the anatomy of women may make them more prone to infections
since during sexual intercourse bacteria in the vaginal area
could be massaged into the urethra by the motion of the penis. Women who change
sexual partners or begin having sexual intercourse more
frequently may experience more frequent bladder infections. Another cause of
bladder infections or UTI is holding back urine. The bladder
is a muscle that stretches to hold urine and contracts when
the urine is released. Waiting long causes the bladder to
stretch beyond its capacity which over a period of time can
weaken the bladder muscle. When the bladder is weakened it may
not empty completely and some urine is left in the bladder
which may increase the risk of urinary tract infection or bladder
infection. Another common
source of infection is caused by catheters or tubes placed in
the bladder.What are the risk factors? Some people are
more prone to getting a UTI than others. Studies have also
shown that women who use diaphragms for birth
control may be at higher risk. People with
diabetes have a higher risk of infection because of changes in
the immune system secondary to the high sugar concentrations. Any abnormality
of the urinary tract that obstructs the flow of urine (a
kidney stone) increases the risk for an infection. UTIs may occur in
infants who are born with abnormalities of the urinary tract,
which sometimes need to be corrected with surgery.
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Posted by:
ADULT_DIAPERS(Guest)
Posted on: 03/05/2012 I am 31 and have had 5-6 UTI's in the past 6 months. The first, second and third times they did a urine test and it showed UTI. Never had one before, am very clean and am not sexually active. Now I have seen a urologist and am waiting 3-4 weeks to get tests done. I have abdominal pain especially in lower left side, back pain, discomfort when peeing but not burning, and blood in urine. Can you tell me what it may be. I think I may have ovarian cysts or something. Any help would be appreciated.
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Posted by:
litermonica
Posted on: 12/28/2009 If you are experiencing any of the symptoms associated with Urinary Tract Infection, it is highly advised that you contact your specialized health care professional, as this condition needs to be treated immediately, before the infection can spread to other parts of the urinary tract. See more on 24drug.com In the case of Urinary Tract Infection, the treatment of choice is antibiotics.
Posted by:
vidya(Guest)
Posted on: 11/07/2008 We should not ignore Urinary Tractinfection if it increases if affects kidney. we should drink lot of water during the day and should have check on our urinary pattern everyday. few years back when I got minor infection I consulted Dr. Manu Sobti in Hindusabha hospital Ghatkopar. He is realy fantastic doctor he thoroughly checked me even it was minor infection and I got relief permanently since then I advise all my friends to take care of urine infection I advise them to take treatment from Dr. sobti.
Posted by:
guest
Posted on: 10/07/2007 Children urinary tract infection symptoms can be easy overlooked and treated as some other disorder. Urinary tract infection should be considered when a child or infant seems irritable, has an unexpected fever that doesnt go away,is not eating normally, has incontinence or loose bowels, or is not thriving. Children are more likely to have only fever and no other symptoms. You should thake children to a doctor if you notice change in urinary pattern.
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