How dangerous is urine infection?
Urine infection is a common problem. It gets cured in a few days, but still it should not be taken lightly. This is because initially it may seem like just a problem like burning sensation during urination or frequent urination, but if not treated on time, it can become a serious disease. There is also a risk of kidney health deteriorating due to this. Let us first know why urine infection occurs. When does this become dangerous?
This infection is usually caused by E. coli bacteria. These bacteria can cause infection by reaching the urinary tract. Urine infection occurs due to not taking care of personal hygiene, drinking less water and using dirty toilet. When bacteria enters the body, it causes infection. In some cases, taking antibiotics repeatedly also causes urine infection. This can cause infection in the bladder, urethra and kidney. Kidney infection can spoil health.
When does urine infection become dangerous?
If the urine infection remains only in the bladder then there is no serious problem, but if this infection reaches the kidneys then there is a possibility of kidney disease. If the infection persists for a long time, it can also cause kidney failure. Many types of symptoms are also seen in this. Symptoms like high fever, chills, vomiting and slight bleeding in urine are seen. If someone is seeing these symptoms in his body, then in this case he should immediately go to the hospital. Because all these symptoms are serious.
What are the common symptoms of urine infection?
Dysuria
frequent urination
scanty urination
strong smell of urine
pain in the lower abdomen
Which people are at greater risk?
to elderly people
diabetic patients
pregnant women
elderly
patients with weak immunity
How to protect?
drink plenty of water
Do not hold urine for a long time
take care of cleanliness
Do not take antibiotics without doctor’s advice
keep diabetes under control
