{"id":3933,"date":"2022-09-11T20:12:39","date_gmt":"2022-09-11T17:12:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kyriazaki.gr\/?p=3933"},"modified":"2022-09-25T12:07:00","modified_gmt":"2022-09-25T09:07:00","slug":"%cf%84%ce%b1-3-%cf%80%ce%b9%ce%bf-%ce%ba%ce%bf%ce%b9%ce%bd%ce%b1-%cf%83%cf%85%ce%bc%cf%80%cf%84%cf%89%ce%bc%ce%b1%cf%84%ce%b1-%ce%bc%ce%b9%ce%b1%cf%83-%ce%bf%cf%85%cf%81%ce%bf%ce%bb%ce%bf%ce%b9%ce%bc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kyriazaki.gr\/en\/%cf%84%ce%b1-3-%cf%80%ce%b9%ce%bf-%ce%ba%ce%bf%ce%b9%ce%bd%ce%b1-%cf%83%cf%85%ce%bc%cf%80%cf%84%cf%89%ce%bc%ce%b1%cf%84%ce%b1-%ce%bc%ce%b9%ce%b1%cf%83-%ce%bf%cf%85%cf%81%ce%bf%ce%bb%ce%bf%ce%b9%ce%bc\/","title":{"rendered":"THE 3 MOST COMMON SYMPTOMS OF A URINARY Tract Infection"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do you feel discomfort when you urinate? If so, then you may be experiencing a urinary tract infection (UTI). Urinary tract infections occur in the urethra, bladder and sometimes kidneys. Although they are also common in men, women are 50% more likely to develop a UTI at some point in their lives. Many of these women will likely develop more than one. The cause of most UTIs is the result of bacteria getting into the bladder or urethra, which is sometimes the result of sexual intercourse. However, it can also be linked to female anatomy, contraception, pregnancy or menopause. UTIs are generally easy to treat and can go away within a few days. There are some common symptoms of a urinary tract infection.<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, visit a gynecologist before the condition worsens.<\/p>\n

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1. Burning during urination<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the most common symptoms of a UTI is pain or a burning sensation when you urinate. This can, however, indicate a sexually transmitted disease (STD). A gynecologist will need to perform tests to determine an accurate diagnosis. There are three main types of UTI. Bladder infection, also known as cystitis<\/strong>, causes inflammation of the bladder and can also cause pain in the lower abdomen. Urethral infection, also known as urethritis<\/strong>, affects the urethra, or the tube that carries urine away from the bladder. This can happen because of a condition called complement deficiency, also known as pyelonephritis<\/strong>A kidney infection can lead to permanent damage if left untreated. In addition to painful urination, you may also experience fatigue, fever, or pain in your sides and upper back.<\/p>\n

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2. Persistent urge to urinate<\/strong><\/p>\n

Another very common symptom of a UTI is the constant urge to urinate. There may be very little urine, and this is because bacteria infect the bladder or urethra and cause pain and discomfort. Bacteria are extremely useful to our bodies, but some bacteria are really only suited to living in a specific part of the body (like gut bacteria). When these bacteria try to move to other parts of the body, like the bladder (a normally sterile environment), an infection occurs. In fact, bacteria from the gastrointestinal tract are often some of the main culprits for urinary tract infections.<\/p>\n

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3. Strong-smelling urine \u2013 cloudy or bloody urine<\/strong><\/p>\n

In addition to other symptoms such as painful and frequent urination, cloudy or bloody urine can be a sign of a urinary tract infection. The urine may also have a very strong odor. If your urine is cloudy or bloody, you should make an appointment with a doctor to determine the cause immediately. When treated early, treating a urinary tract infection is generally an easy process. If you have a urinary tract infection and wait to seek treatment, the bacteria can spread to your kidneys and potentially cause systemic damage.<\/p>\n

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Risk factors<\/strong><\/p>\n

Men and women of any age can get a urinary tract infection. While there are some more common factors that can lead to a UTI, such as sexual activity and pregnancy, there are many other risk factors.<\/p>\n