2007-10-06 12:20:32 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
How about if the person has fever to, Is that dangerous?
2007-10-06 12:23:29 · update #1
hello raji, yes i do!
2007-10-06 13:25:29 · update #2
In about 99% of the cases of a UTI, the bacteria come from the GI tract and are usually E coli. One of the best ways to decrease this is to wipe front to back & use baby wipes type things to clean (or a bidet). Because the woman's urethra is so short--outside to bladder is 2 inches; any trauma or irritation also decreases (sex, bubble baths, panty hose, tight jeans etc) the urethra's ability to resist the bacteria from the GI tract. Diabetic conditions contribute by the decreased immunity and also by the sugar that gets "spilled" in the urine--sugar is bacteria's favorite food. Often a fever signals the infection is traveling up the tract to the kidneys. Another signal is flank pain, nausea & vomiting. All UTIs should be treated promptly with antibiotics so they do not progress to pyelonephritis (kidney infection). Also peeing after sex helps clean out the urethra, and peeing when the urge arises.
2007-10-06 14:36:26 · answer #1 · answered by Diane A 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh man do I hate UTIs, and I don't get them anymore, and this is the secret to prevention: pee after sex.
When you urinate after intercourse, the urine sends "downstream" any bacteria that have been introduced to the woman's very short urethra as a result of the friction caused by intercourse.
So...everyone sing!
send send send the germs
floating down the stream
merrily merrily merrily merrily
you'll no longer scream!
I have too much fun!!!!!!
The infections can be dangerous, cause fevers, and mostly make you about as uncomfortable as anything in the world. I always have some up to date macrobid on hand, just in case....
Blessings,
Lady Morgana )0(
2007-10-06 21:43:59 · answer #2 · answered by Lady Morgana 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bacteria that took advantage of a change in the conditions of the Urinary tract. Usually a change in Ph OR the available nutrients have increased, mostly in the form of sugars. Do you have borderline diabetes?
BB,
Raji the Greenwitch
2007-10-06 20:15:21 · answer #3 · answered by Raji the Green Witch 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Urine cannot become infected but the urinary tract can. Usually a UTI is caused by bacteria.
2007-10-06 19:24:18 · answer #4 · answered by TweetyBird 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are many possible causes. It could be as simple as how you wipe, or not drinking enough water, or infections like the flu.
2007-10-06 19:47:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
UTI is from bacteria, get treated asap. Listen to the nurse.
2007-10-06 19:30:51 · answer #6 · answered by joecool 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Poor hygiene, sex, dehydration, heat (as in pantyhoses), too much sugar, change in chemical balance in the urinary tract.
2007-10-06 19:31:43 · answer #7 · answered by jatfla 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋