Some girl I know has got it,,,is it worst for a female to have it?
2007-08-10 06:34:02 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
It's caused by getting bacteria in your urethra. The bacteria can get in your urethra from having sex or form other reasons. The bacteria causes a urinary tract infection that might spread to the kidneys if its not treated. When it spreads to the kidney's it is a kidney infection, and can be very painful. It can be treated with oral antibiotics, but some doctors might give an antibiotic in an injection or IV if it is really bad. Its also a good idea to drink lots of water while getting better. Its not worse for a girl to have it, its just easier for them to get one because the urethra is much shorter on girls than guys. It can lead to kidney failure, so its critical to get to a doc.
2007-08-10 06:39:47 · answer #1 · answered by love 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-14 09:35:10 · answer #2 · answered by Barry 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-23 19:12:39 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A urinary tract infection, or UTI, is an infection that can happen anywhere along the urinary tract -- the kidneys, the ureters (the tubes that take urine from each kidney to the bladder), the bladder, or the urethra (the tube that empties urine from the bladder to the outside).
Cystitis, a common condition, is usually caused by a bacterium from the anus entering the urethra and then the bladder. This leads to inflammation and infection in the lower urinary tract.
Certain people are more likely to get UTIs. Women tend to get them more often because their urethra is shorter and closer to the anus. Elderly people (especially those in nursing homes) and people with diabetes also get more UTIs.
In addition, the following risk factors increase the chances of getting a UTI:
Pregnancy and menopause
Kidney stones
Sexual intercourse, especially if you have multiple partners or use a diaphragm for birth control
Prostate inflammation or enlargement
Narrowed urethra
Immobility (for example, during recovery from a hip fracture)
Not drinking enough fluids
Bowel incontinence
Catheterization
Prevention:
Keep your genital area clean.
Wipe from front to back.
Drink plenty of fluids.
Urinate after sexual intercourse.
Avoid fluids that irritate the bladder, like alcohol and caffeine.
Drink cranberry juice, but NOT if you have a personal or family history of kidney stones.
DO NOT douche or use similar feminine hygiene products.
Wear cloth undergarments
2007-08-10 06:41:41 · answer #4 · answered by Raine 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
kidney infections are normally caused by untreated bladder infections, the bacteria grow and travel up the ureturs to the kidneys. Yes, it can be very dangerous, it is called cystitis, and one's kidneys can shut down from cystitis. You cannot live without your kidneys. It is more common for females to get cystitis, but it is as bad for a man as it is for a woman to have it.
2007-08-10 06:38:59 · answer #5 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-03-08 20:53:53 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is when toxins get into the kidneys and they can not filter them out correctly. yes, it can be dangerous. When your kidneys shut down - you die ( well - dialysis). Causes can be not keeping yourself really clean down there, too much caffeine, not enough water to filter your system, sit baths and I am sure there are other causes. There needs to be a round of sulfa antibiotics administered and drink lots of water, clear liquids and cranberry juice (100%) It is more common for women to get them because of our anatomy ( girlie parts).
2007-08-10 06:41:29 · answer #7 · answered by textank76 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is caused by bacteria entering through the urethrea and working its way up the urinary tract to the kidneys. It can cause sepsis if left untreated, and that can be dangerous.
2007-08-10 06:41:05 · answer #8 · answered by dragonkisses 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I couldn't just sit around and do nothing like my doctors suggested.
They didn't want me to do anything or to take herbs or herbal remedies, but I had to try something - they just wanted me to do dialysis!
This program allowed me to take control of my health. I went from Stage 4 to Stage 3 kidney disease.
It was easy to do and my BUN, creatinine and anemia are all in better ranges.
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2016-05-14 15:40:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it can. My daughter had one, had called her doctor, took her to ER; they pumped some antibiotics in her, intraveiniously, for a couple of hours, sent her home. The next day she felt better, but the day after, she had to be hospitalized for a couple of days. You'd better see that she gets to the doctor or hospital. They can do urine tests and then can advise as to how to proceed. Don't mess around with this.
2007-08-10 06:43:41 · answer #10 · answered by S&yW 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋