Urinary tract infection symptoms can be as follows...
- Back pain
- Blood in the urine (hematuria)
- Cloudy urine
- Inability to urinate despite the urge
- Fever
- Frequent need to urinate
- Painful urination (dysuria)
- Malaise (general discomfort)
Escherichia coli (E. coli) causes about 80% of bladder infection symptoms in adults. These bacteria are normally present in the colon and may enter the urethral opening from the skin around the anus and genitals.
Women may be more susceptible to UTI because their urethral opening is near the source of bacteria (e.g., anus, vagina) and their urethra is shorter, providing bacteria easier access to the bladder.
Other bacteria that cause Urinary Tract infection symptoms (UTI) include Staphylococcus saprophyticus (5 to 15% of cases), Chlamydia trachomatis, and Mycoplasma hominis.
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Men and women infected with chlamydia trachomatis or mycoplasma hominis can transmit the bacteria to their partner during sexual intercourse, causing UTI.
Sexual intercourse triggers UTI in some women, for unknown reasons. Women who use a diaphragm develop infections more often, and condoms with spermicidal foam may cause the growth of E. coli in the vagina, which may enter the urethra.
Urinary catheterization (small tube inserted into the bladder through the urethra to drain urine) can also cause UTI by introducing bacteria into the urinary tract. The risk for developing bladder infection symptoms increases when long-term catheterization is required.
In infants, bacteria from soiled diapers can enter the urethra and cause UTI. E. coli may also enter the urethral opening when young girls do not wipe from front to back after a bowel movement.
Other risk factors for urinary tract infection symptoms include the following...
- Bladder outlet obstructions (e.g., kidney stones, BPH)
- Conditions that cause incomplete bladder emptying (e.g., spinal cord injury)
- Congenital (present at birth) abnormalities of the urinary tract (e.g., vasicoureteral reflux)
- Weakened immune system
- Being uncircumcised
- Certain blood types enable bacteria to attach more easily to cells that line the urinary tract, causing recurrent UTIs
Self help tips to address
urinary tract infection symptoms
- Drinking high quality pure cranberry juice produces hippuric acid in the urine, inhibiting
bacterial growth. Avoid brands like Ocean Spray - it contains only 30% cranberry juice and
has added fructose corn syrup which can aggravate the symptoms of bladder infection.
- For women, retaining urine in the bladder for long periods can increase the risk of UTI. Making sure that you urinate every two to three hours will help to avoid this risk.
- Drinking six to eight ounces of steam-distilled water every hour is very beneficial for bladder infection and UTI symptoms.
- Some things to avoid when experiencing UTI are...
- citrus fruits
- caffeine, carbonated drinks, coffee, chocolate, alcohol
- Avoid zinc and iron supplements until healed
Supplements and herbs which are beneficial for urinary tract infection symptoms ...
- acidophilus, maxidophilus or megadophilus
- vitamin C
- burdock root
- juniper berries
- marshmallow root
- Goldenseal (pregnant women should not use large amounts of this herb)
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UTI Clear contains a unique combination of potent herbs in therapeutic dosage, UTI-Clear relieves the symptoms of Cystitis, Bladder infections and Urinary Tract Infections (UTI).
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