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WHAT IS A UTI ?? I SEE WOMEN TALKING ABOUT IT DURING EARLY PREGNANCY .. WHAT DOES IT FEEL LIEK ..

Answer 1

Urinary Tract Infection (aka bladder infection).

UTIs can happen for numerous reason and at any time, but are more common during pregnancy because of changes in the urinary tract. The uterus sits directly on top of the bladder and as the uterus grows, its increased weight can block the drainage of urine from the bladder, causing an infection.

UTIs must be treated immediately because, if left untreated, it may lead to kidney infections which may cause early labor, when pregnant. They can safely be treated with antibiotics. I was actually prescribed antibiotics (I don't remember which one) when I was around 35 weeks into my pregnancy because I started having UTI symptoms and my OB didn't want to take the chance of me getting one, especially since I had a history of getting them.

It doesn't feel good at all. As a matter of fact, it hurts like s*** !!! I know, I used to get them all the time, due to the anatomy of my urethra (Yes, I know...too much info). I have been brought to tears by a UTI. Anyway...

Symptoms of UTIs are:
* Pain or burning (discomfort) when urinating (which is really EXCRUTIATING)
* The need to urinate more often than usual (sometimes even immediately after urinating)
* A feeling of urgency when you urinate
* Blood or mucus in the urine (it REALLY hurts if you're at the stage when blood is present)
* Cramps or pain in the lower abdomen
* Pain during sexual intercourse
* Chills, fever, sweats, leaking of urine (incontinence)
* Waking up from sleep to urinate
* Change in amount of urine, either more or less
* Urine that looks cloudy, smells foul or unusually strong
* Pain, pressure, or tenderness in the area of the bladder
* When bacteria spreads to the kidneys you may experience: back pain, chills, fever, nausea, and vomiting.

I've had ALL the above symptoms. Seriously not fun at all. I don't even like thinking about it.

Prevention:
* Drink 6-8 glasses of water each day (very important) and unsweetened cranberry juice regularly.
* Eliminate refined foods, fruit juices, caffeine, alcohol, and sugar.
* Develop a habit of urinating as soon as the need is felt and empty your bladder completely when you urinate. (a must!)
* Urinate before and after intercourse. (a must!)
* Avoid intercourse while you are being treated for an UTI.
* After urinating, blot dry (do not rub), and keep your genital area clean. Make sure you wipe from the front toward the back. (common sense)
* Avoid using strong soaps, douches, antiseptic creams, feminine hygiene sprays, and powders.
* Change underwear and pantyhose every day. (common sense)
* Avoid wearing tight-fitting pants.
* Wear all cotton or cotton-crotch underwear and pantyhose.
* Don't soak in the bathtub longer than 30 minutes or more than twice a day.

Following these tips really do help in avoiding UTIs.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

UTI is short form for the term Urinary Tract Infection.

Urinary Tract Infections, also known as bladder infections, are very troublesome during pregnancy because of their tendency to turn into kidney infections. When a kidney infection is present, the body is unable to efficiently filter out waste, and swelling can be the result. Due to the already uncomfortable swelling common in most pregnancies, this can be incapacitating for many pregnant women.

The symptoms of a UTI are burning during, before, and after, urination, the excessive need to urinate with an empty bladder, and pain in the bladder. Kidney infections have the same symptoms, with the added effect of extreme lower back pain.

It is important to seek a doctor's advice as soon as a UTI, bladder infection, or kidney infection is suspected. It may need to be treated with antibiotics. Also, to prevent these, drink plenty of water. A glass of cranberry juice, each day, may also be beneficial, as the acid cleanses the urinary tract.

Answer 4

It does not feel good! I've had several. Some while pregnant and some while not pregnant. You will feel a frequent urge to pee. Then when you go, it will hurt and you may only produce a few drops of urine. They are really uncomfortable. As soon as you feel one coming on, go get some cranberry juice. The acidity in the juice helps equalize things very quickly. You may have to go to the doctor and get antibiotics; however, I have always caught mine early enough that I've never had to. Cranberry juice is the best thing for it. Good luck!

Answer 5

Three initials can mean almost anything. but normally it means Urinary Tract Infection.

At best it is uncomfortable and it often is painful to urinate. Women tend to get them more often than men and they often arise when a woman's hormones/body chemistry and ph are alterd (ie: illness, menses, or pregnancy).

Here's what labs on line says about UTI's

What is it?
A UTI is an infection of one or more components of the urinary tract. The urinary tract consists of two kidneys, two ureters, a bladder, and a urethra. The kidneys are bean-shaped organs found in the lower back below the ribcage. They filter waste out of the blood and produce urine to carry the wastes and excess water out of the body. The urine is carried through the ureters (tubes) from the kidneys to the bladder. The bladder is a hollow muscular organ that stores urine for a short time period. The bladder stretches as urine accumulates and at a certain point it signals the body that it needs to relieve the growing pressure. A muscular valve (sphincter) at the opening of the bladder is relaxed and the bladder contracts to send urine through the urethra (a tube linking the bladder to the external surface of a persons skin) and out of the body.
A UTI is sometimes referred to by the part of the urinary tract affected. Inflammation of the urethra (usually due to an infection but sometimes due to irritation), is called urethritis. If the bladder becomes involved it is referred to as cystitis, and if the kidneys are inflamed it is called pyelonephritis. Frequently, the blanket term UTI will be used by your doctor, however, because there is not a simple test that can tell exactly how much of the urinary tract is actually infected.

Urine does not normally contain microorganisms, but if it is obstructed from leaving the body or retained in the bladder it provides a good environment for bacteria to grow. Most urinary tract infections are due to bacteria that are introduced into the opening of the urethra. They stick to the walls of the urethra, multiplying and moving up the urethra to the bladder. Most UTIs remain in the lower urinary tract (urethra or bladder) where they cause annoying symptoms, such as a burning sensation during urination, but are more easily treated. While these infections are easily treated in most cases, if inadequately treated, the infection may spread up through the ureters, and into the kidneys. A kidney infection is more dangerous, and can lead to permanent kidney damage - especially in young children and the elderly, in those with diabetes and those with other underlying kidney diseases. In some cases a urinary tract infection may lead to an infection in the bloodstream (sepsis, septicemia) that can be life-threatening.

Although a variety of bacteria can cause UTIs, most (80 to 90 percent) are due to Eschericia coli, a bacterium that is common in the gastrointestinal tract and is routinely found in stool. Other bacteria that may cause UTIs include species of: Proteus, Klebsiella, Enterococcus and Staphylococcus. Occasionally, a UTI may be due to a yeast, such as Candida albicans; urethritis is often due to a sexually transmitted disease such as herpes, chlamydia, or gonorrhea.

Although anyone at any age can have a UTI, women are much more likely than men to have them. It is thought that this is partly anatomical, because a woman’s urethra is shorter (less distance for bacteria to travel) and because their anus and vagina are relatively close to the urethra. Anything that slows down the passage of the urine, blocks it, or introduces bacteria into the urinary tract can raise a patient’s risk of having a UTI. Conditions that cause an increased risk for developing a UTI include:

Anatomical problems (such as narrowing of the urethra or ureters)
Urine retention (the bladder does not empty completely)
Vesicoureteral reflux (the abnormal flow of urine from the bladder back to the ureters
Kidney stones
Bladder catheterization (especially long term)
Spinal cord injuries
Diabetes (it causes changes to the immune system, damage to the kidneys and often results in sugar in the urine – promoting the growth of bacteria)
Kidney disease
Any condition that suppresses the immune system
In men, an enlarged prostate may inhibit the flow of urine.
What are the signs and symptoms?
Although UTI symptoms vary, many people will experience:
A strong, persistent desire to urinate,
A burning sensation during urination,
A cloudy strong-smelling urine.
Lower back pain
Those with UTIs may also have pressure in the lower abdomen and small amounts of blood in the urine. If the UTI is more severe and/or has spread into the kidneys, it may cause flank pain, high fever, shaking, chills, nausea or vomiting. Fevers are also seen when the infection spreads into the blood (sepsis). Some patients may also experience mental changes and confusion with a UTI, while others may not have any symptoms at all.

What are the complications?
In most cases UTIs are acute and uncomplicated. They are treated and the symptoms subside within a day or two. UTIs that spread to the kidneys, however, may cause permanent kidney damage, especially in the elderly and the very young. Conditions or diseases that result in chronic or recurrent UTIs may also damage to the kidneys and in some cases cause kidney failure. Renal failure and sepsis (infection of the blood) can be life-threatening conditions. They require immediate treatment – which often involves hospitalization. In pregnant women, a UTI can lead to premature labor and delivery and cause high blood pressure. In men, a UTI can cause prostate infection and inflammation, which can be difficult to treat.

Answer 6

It's a urinary tract infection. It burns when you pee and you get a constant urge to go even when you don't need too. It's not fun and it's painful.

Answer 7

Urinary tract infection , usually a little burning, constant trips to b/r

Answer 8

unrinary tract infection

it burns, veryyy painful

Answer 9

its an infection in your urnairy tract. see your doctor if you think you have one they can get very bad and cause kidney failure

Answer 10

Urinary tract infection, it burns when u pee.