Urinary Tract Infections
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定义
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection of any part of the urinary system. It can affect the:
- 尿道- 尿道炎
- 膀胱- 膀胱炎
- 肾脏, pyelonephritis
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原因
UTIs are caused by bacteria. The bacteria cling to the opening of the urethra where they grow and spread. The bacteria can enter the urethra and infect 膀胱. They can also enter 膀胱 through the ureters and infect the kidneys.
风险因素
UTIs are more common in women. Other things that may raise the risk of a UTI are:
- Being sexually active
- Having a new sexual partner
- Using spermicide
- A personal history of UTIs
- 的历史 UTIs in a sister, mother, or daughter
Some health issues may also raise the risk of a UTI, such as:
- 糖尿病
- A weakened immune system
- 怀孕
- 更年期
- Having a bladder catheter in place or recently used
- Neurogenic bladder
- Renal insufficiency
- 肾结石
- Problems in the urinary tract that slow the flow of urine, such as vesicoureteral reflux or polycystic kidneys
- 的历史 kidney transplant
- 一个肿瘤
症状
Some people may not have any symptoms. Others may have:
- An urgent need to pass urine (pee)
- Passing only small amounts of urine
- Belly or pelvic area pain
- Burning when passing urine
- Cloudy, bad-smelling urine
- Waking more often at night to pass urine
- 漏尿
- Fever and chills
- 恶心想吐
- Lack of hunger
- 血尿
- Low back pain or pain along the side of the ribs
诊断
The doctor will ask about symptoms and past health. 一个物理 exam will be done. Urine will be tested for signs of infection.
Other tests may be done to look for a cause in people who have had UTIs in the past.
治疗
The goal of treatment is to cure the infection. This can be done with antibiotics. Other medicines may also be given to ease symptoms such as pain and bladder spasms.
预防
The risk of a UTI can be lowered by:
- Passing urine after having sex
- Drinking plenty of fluids during the day
- Avoiding spermicides
参考文献
- Bladder infection (urinary tract infection—UTI) in adults. National Institute of 糖尿病 and Digestive and Kidney Diseases website. Available at: http://www.的趋势.国家卫生研究院.gov/health-information/urologic-diseases/bladder-infection-uti-in-adults.
- Cystitis and urinary tract infections (UTI) in men. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: http://www.力学.com/condition/膀胱炎-and-upper-urinary-tract-infections-uti-in-men.
- Uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI) (pyelonephritis and 膀胱炎). EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: http://www.力学.com/condition/uncomplicated-urinary-tract-infection-uti-pyelonephritis-and-膀胱炎.
- What is a urinary tract infection (UTI) in adults? 泌尿外科 Care Foundation website. Available at: http://www.urologyhealth.org/urology-a-z/u/urinary-tract-infections-in-adults.