What is a Urinary infection? How do u get it? how do you get rid of it????

Question

hey i think i have a urinary tract infection. what is that? and how did i get it?? is it because of sex??? and how do i get rid of it??? please explain in words that are understandable. thanks!

Answer 1

Your urinary tract is the system that makes urine and carries it out of your body. It includes your bladder and kidneys and the tubes that connect them.

Usually, germs get into your system through your urethra—the tube that carries urine from your bladder to the outside of your body. Once the germs are inside your urethra, they can travel up into your bladder and kidneys and cause an infection. Having sex can make it easier for germs to get into your urethra.

Antibiotics can treat most urinary tract infections (UTIs) successfully. Drinking cranberry juice and a lot of fluids can sometimes "flush out" the infection. This is not a cure though and you should still see your doctor.

Check out this site for more informaion:
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Answer 2

I don't know, why and how do you think that you got the urinary infection unless you are a physician or nurse.

However, urinary infections may or may not be related with sex. Some urinary infections, like gonorrhea may be transmitted by sex.

But most of the urinary infections occur due either of taking less water and beverages (less urination) or some organic problems, like stones in the urinary system, urinary fistula, etc. After any unsafe injury or surgical interventions can also lead to urinary infections.

Most urinary infections need prescribed antibiotics. But taking abundant quantity of water and beverages is the first measure to prevent urinary infections. And for sexually transmitted ones? Use condom to remain safe.

Thanks.

Answer 3

a urinary tract infection is when bacteria enter the urinary tract. Normally, urine is sterile. It is usually free of bacteria, viruses, and fungi but does contain fluids, salts, and waste products. An infection occurs when tiny organisms, usually bacteria from the digestive tract, cling to the opening of the urethra and begin to multiply. The urethra is the tube that carries urine from the bladder to outside the body. Most infections arise from one type of bacteria, Escherichia coli (E. coli), which normally lives in the colon.

In many cases, bacteria first travel to the urethra. When bacteria multiply, an infection can occur. An infection limited to the urethra is called urethritis. If bacteria move to the bladder and multiply, a bladder infection, called cystitis, results. If the infection is not treated promptly, bacteria may then travel further up the ureters to multiply and infect the kidneys. A kidney infection is called pyelonephritis.

Microorganisms called Chlamydia and Mycoplasma may also cause UTIs in both men and women, but these infections tend to remain limited to the urethra and reproductive system. Unlike E. coli, Chlamydia and Mycoplasma may be sexually transmitted, and infections require treatment of both partners.

The urinary system is structured in a way that helps ward off infection. The ureters and bladder normally prevent urine from backing up toward the kidneys, and the flow of urine from the bladder helps wash bacteria out of the body. In men, the prostate gland produces secretions that slow bacterial growth. In both sexes, immune defenses also prevent infection. But despite these safeguards, infections still occur.
Basically you can get a urinary tract infection from any bacteria, not washing your hands frequently enough during the day can cause germs to build up and when you use the ladies you can transfer those germs to your urinary tract. it is not just a sexually transmitted disease but it can be caused by one. usually a doctor will prescribe antibiotics and tell you to drink plenty of water and cranberry juice. it does need to be treated by a physician. Anyone can get a uti. my 10 year old got them when she would take a bath bacteria would travel up and a week later she would be in pain using the restroom. it all has to do with healthy habits hand washing, not sitting in the tub for extended periods of time, using the restroom after sex helps flush bacteria out. it is a minor thing if you take care of it early, you do need to get checked if you are sexually active since it could just be a minor part of a larger problem! Plenty of water to get the kidneys working and flushing the bacteria out of your system. hope this helps.

Answer 4

It can burn when you pee or it can feel like you have to pee all the time. When it is a very mild infection you can sometimes get rid of it by drinking lots of cranberry juice. Sometimes you will wind up with a fever a nd big time chills. It can be caused by sex for sure. You should probably see a Dr. and get antibiotics to be on the safe side.

Answer 5

It is infection of urine passege right from kidney to urinary outlet. you can have burning during passing of urine.Yes it can be due to sex. It can somtime happen in honeymooners.Antibiotics are treatment for this.

Answer 6

many reasons why you can get one, go to the Dr. get antibiotics and drink lots of water and cranberry juice, and no sex until its cleared up!