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Urinary Tract Infection

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Which specialist should I see if I have Urinary Tract Infection?

You should see a Urologist.

Why are men less affected than women by UTI?

Transfer of infection along the shorter female urethra is easier, while the longer male urethra protects against the transfer of bacteria to the bladder. Also, the prostatic fluid has antibacterial action.

Does urine contain infectious organisms?

Urine is normally sterile.

Is UTI dangerous?
Repeated UTI can can damage the kidney and may lead to kidney failure.

Which specialist should I see if I have a UTI?

You should see a General practitioner, however if UTI is recurrent see a urologist.

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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.



Posted by:  ramesh4(Guest)  Posted on: 09/20/2011
does allergy will cause urinary infection



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. source: http://urinarytractinfectionsymptoms.simplewebsurf.com




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