After finishing the lymphatic system chapter and turning in our disease projects this week, I felt motivated to write about a situation that happened to my friend. Earlier this week, she was experiencing back pain and had a burning sensation during urination. She was soon diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. Since she is my friend, I was worried about her and felt compelled to research the disease itself, the causes, and the symptoms.
In my research I discovered that UTI's are basically bacteria that has infected the urinary system. What entirely does the urinary system comprise? It consists of the kidney's, ureters, bladder, urethra, and sphincter muscles. Since women have short urethra's they are more susceptible to getting a UTI than men. Causes vary greatly and range from having sexual intercourse to pieces of feces coming into contact with the urethra. It can happen whenever bacteria gains access to the urethra in any way or form.
Symptoms may include the following:
- cloudy urine
- painful/ burning sensation when urinating
- frequent need to urinate
- back pain
- abdominal pain
- nausea
Fortunately, there are antibiotics available that will help with the discomfort. However, after taking the antibiotics she did mention that she felt extremely nauseous, dizziness, and wanted to vomit. She is now well and not feeling any discomfort.
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/189953.php
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/urinary-tract-infection/DS00286/DSECTION=symptoms
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-topics/womens-health/utis-4283.htm
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