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- One in Five Women has a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) at some time
A UTI is a very common ailment among women, and infections of the bladder (cystitis) are most common. It is estimated that UTI’s account for over 10 million doctor visits in the U.S. each year.
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- Most Urinary Tract and Bladder Infections (UTI’s) are caused by bacteria
The urinary tract includes the kidneys, the ureters, the bladder, and the urethra. Together they produce, store and dispose of urine. A woman’s urethra is shorter than a man’s, which allows bacteria to reach the bladder and multiply more quickly. After it is confirmed by a doctor that you have a UTI, antibiotics are usually prescribed.
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- What are the Symptoms of a UTI?
- A burning sensation during urination
- Feeling like you need to urinate more often than usual
- The frequent urge to urinate but passing very little urine
- Urine that smells bad
- Cloudy, dark or bloody urine
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- How Are Problems in the Urinary System Detected?
Urinalysis is a test that examines the urine for abnormal substances such as protein or for signs of infection. A doctor can usually perform this in the office, but sometimes a sample has to be sent to a special lab. Nonprescription test kits are now available to detect UTI’s in the privacy and convenience of your home. These kits should be used under the direction of your doctor.
- For more information about how the urinary tract works, please click here.
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İConsumer Choice Systems, Inc. 2008
This website authored for U.S. audiences
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