Urinary Tract Infection

Urinary tract is the place, where the urine is passed out from the body. It is the urinary system, which is also known as renal system. It consists of ureters, bladder, urethra and kidneys. The physiological function of the urinary tract is to eliminate the waste fluids from the body and also regulate the volume and pressure of the blood. It also regulates pH of the blood and control the metabolites and electrolytes levels.

Urinary Tract Infection or UTI is a very common in many of the countries with more than 8.1 million doctor visits, every year. Close to 12 percent of men and close to 40 percent of women usually experience the symptoms for at least one UTI problem in their entire lifetime. Young women, who experience the symptoms of one UTI usually have more chances to have another UTI problem. Men are less likely get affected by the problems related to the UTI.

Though it is not very usual in men, however, if started once, there will be more chances to get one more, as the bacteria related to the problems tends to hide within the prostate. Children also do get the problem of UTI, however, it is less common.

Symptoms

When someone is affected with the UTI, the following symptoms are seen.

  • Pain in the tummy or lower abdomen
  • Frequent urination
  • Burning sensation or pain, while urinating

When the patient suffers from the following, along with the UTI, he or she has to consult the doctor immediately.

  • Getting the symptoms worse
  • Patient is pregnant
  • Develop high temperature
  • Patient has diabetes