Women should be vigilant and seek timely intervention if they suffer from a urinary tract infection, as it can lead to serious health problems in the future.
It is known that a large number of women suffer from Urinary tract infection. Women are inherently at higher risk of UTIs compared to men. However, it is more common in pregnant women. This is due to differences in anatomy, including the shorter and closer proximity of the female urethra to the anus, which makes it easier for bacteria to enter the urinary tract and cause infections.
Urinary tract infection (UTI) can be a complicated UTI and an uncomplicated UTI, depending on the severity of its complications. One may experience urinary obstruction, urinary calculi, kidney disease, or comorbidities such as diabetes mellitus or immunodeficiency. In case one does not get better even after opting for standard medications then it can be termed as a complicated UTI and the person may require hospitalization. If not diagnosed early, a complicated UTI can also increase the chances of sepsis (a life-threatening condition that can lead to organ failure). Complicated UTI is seen due to infections due to anatomic abnormalities such as obstruction, hydronephrosis, renal tract stones or colovesical fistula, multi-drug resistant organisms, pregnancy problems, infections seen after kidney transplantation, and patients with lesion of spinal cord.
Symptoms
Fever, constant urge to urinate, blood in the urine, vomiting, and lower abdominal pain. These symptoms are alarming and should not be ignored. Do not self-medicate at all, as it can be risky for you.
Treatment
It is imperative that one consult the doctor without delay, inform him about the symptoms and then take the medication. Do not stop taking the medicine. If a UTI patient is taking medication and her condition does not improve, then the reason behind it can be attributed to resistant bacteria. The patient will be suggested to do certain tests to check for urinary blockage or infected urinary tract or infected kidney before taking any treatment. Antibiotics will be given after knowing the stage of the infection and the condition of the patient. It is better to seek timely treatment and improve your quality of life. Neglecting your health can cause you problems. It takes one hour to prevent UTIs by maintaining good personal hygiene, avoiding the use of chemicals down there, wearing loose, cotton underwear or clothing, and avoiding douching.
(Inputs: Dr. Surabhi Siddhartha, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Motherhood Hospital, Kharghar)
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