Unconventional Knowledge about Urinary Tract Infection Treatment That You Can't Learn From Books
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection that affects the urinary tract in some way. It is referred to as a bladder infection (cystitis) when it affects the lower urinary tract and a kidney infection when it affects the upper urinary tract (pyelonephritis). Lower urinary tract infection symptoms include urination pain, frequent urination, and the need to urinate despite having an empty bladder. In addition to the symptoms of a lower urinary tract infection , symptoms of a kidney infection include fever and flank pain. Urine may occasionally appear bloody. Symptoms in the very old and very young may be vague or non-specific. The most common cause of infection is Escherichia coli, but other bacteria or fungi can also cause infection. Female anatomy, diabetes, sexual intercourse, obesity, and family history are all risk factors. UTIs are not classified as sexually transmitted infections, despite the fact that sexual activity is a risk factor (STIs).If a kidney infection occ