Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Definition
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) may be asymptomatic (subclinical infection) or symptomatic (disease). Thus, the term urinary tract infection encompasses a variety of clinical entities, including asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB), cystitis, prostatitis, and pyelonephritis. [1]
Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common term, but it can also be referred to as:
- Cystitis: When the infection is specifically in the bladder.
- Bladder infection: A more casual term for cystitis.
- Kidney infection: If the infection spreads to the kidneys, it’s called pyelonephritis.
Please note that UTI is the most common and widely understood term for this condition.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is Urinary Tract Infection?
UTI may be asymptomatic (subclinical infection) or symptomatic (disease). Thus, the term urinary tract infection encompasses a variety of clinical entities, including asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB), cystitis, prostatitis, and pyelonephritis.
Give the types of Urinary Tract Infection?
- Infection of the bladder (cystitis)
- Infection of the urethra (urethritis)
- Pyelonephritis
What causes Urinary Tract Infection?
- Microorganisms usually bacteria
- Genes
- Shape of their urinary tracts
- Women with diabetes
- Hormone changes
- Multiple sclerosis
What are the symptoms of Urinary Tract Infection?
- A strong, persistent urge to urinate
- A burning sensation when urinating
- Passing frequent, small amounts of urine
- Urine that appears cloudy
- Urine that appears red, bright pink or cola-coloured
- Strong-smelling urine
- Pelvic pain
Homeopathic Medicines used by Homeopathic Doctors in treatment of Urinary Tract Infection?
Homeopathic Medicines
- Apis mellifica
- Apocynum cannabinum
- Berberis vulgaris
- Cantharis
- Clematis Erecta
- Sarsaparilla
- Pulsatilla
