{"id":1471,"date":"2018-05-08T11:11:02","date_gmt":"2018-05-08T11:11:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/?p=1471"},"modified":"2023-04-20T06:20:06","modified_gmt":"2023-04-20T06:20:06","slug":"summer-illness-uti-symptoms-and-ways-to-prevent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/urology\/summer-illness-uti-symptoms-and-ways-to-prevent\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Illness – UTI – Symptoms and Ways to Prevent"},"content":{"rendered":"

The urinary tract is the drainage system of the body.
\nAn infection can occur anywhere in the urinary tract.
\nIt is usually caused by the bacteria E. coli.<\/p>\n

Symptoms of UTI in lower tract<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Burning when passing urine
\n\u2022 Frequency of urination increases
\n\u2022 Very little urine is passed
\n\u2022 Increased frequency of urination without passing much urine
\n\u2022 Bloody or smelly urine
\n\u2022 Dark coloured urine
\n\u2022 Women may have pelvic pain
\n\u2022 Men may experience rectal<\/p>\n

Symptoms of UTI in the upper tract<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Lower back pain
\n\u2022 Tenderness in upper back
\n\u2022 Fever
\n\u2022 Nausea
\n\u2022 Vomiting<\/p>\n

Tips to prevent UTI<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water\/day
\n\u2022 Don\u2019t hold urine in bladder for long periods
\n\u2022 Choose contraceptives wisely
\n\u2022 Wash new undergarments before using them
\n\u2022 Avoid using public toilets
\n\u2022 Wear clean, loose, cotton underwear
\n\u2022 Consume probiotics<\/p>\n

For women<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Wipe front to back after using the toilet
\n\u2022 Change sanitary pads regularly during menstruation<\/p>\n

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