UTI

Urinary tract infections, sexually transmitted infections in women often misdiagnosed by emergency departments

Urinary tract infections and sexually transmitted infections in women are often misdiagnosed by emergency departments – in fact, nearly half of the times. Such misdiagnoses lead to misuse of antibiotics and an increase in antibiotic resistance. Lead researcher Michelle Hecker said, “Less than half the women diagnosed with a urinary tract infection actually had one. ...click here to read more

Kidney stones vs. urinary tract infection (UTI) differences in symptoms, causes, and treatment

Although kidney stones are often described as one of the most painful occurrences a person may experience, in its early stages, the condition may often be confused with urinary tract infections (UTIs) – which may delay treatment. Kidney stones and urinary tract infections share many similarities, but also have distinct differences that tell each condition apart. ...click here to read more

Prostatitis (prostate inflammation) causes painful urination, UTIs and enlarged prostate increase risk

Prostatitis (prostate inflammation) causes painful urination, and urinary tract infections (UTIs) increase the risk of developing the condition. Prostatitis can be referred to as an infection of the prostate, but inflammation often occurs without a known infection. Roughly five to 10 percent of prostatitis cases are caused by a bacterial infection, but luckily it does ...click here to read more

Urinary tract infection recurrence in women may be reduced by probiotics

Urinary tract infection (UTI) recurrence in women may be reduced by probiotics. Urinary tract infections are most common among women, and the infection can reoccur throughout a woman’s life. A depletion of common bacteria – vaginal lactobacilli – has been found to be associated with the recurrence of urinary tract infections. Researchers believe by replenishing ...click here to read more

For urinary tract infections, cranberry juice is unsuccessful treatment

Although a common go-to remedy for urinary tract infections (UTIs), cranberry juice is not an effective treatment, according to new findings. The researchers found consuming cranberry juice to ease UTI symptoms is ineffective. Dr. Timothy Boone, vice dean of the Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine, said, “Cranberry juice, especially the juice concentrates ...click here to read more

UTI, yeast infection in women show differences and similarities are preventable

Urinary tract infections (UTI) and yeast infections in women show differences and similarities but are preventable. A UTI is an infection found anywhere in the urinary tract that can cause symptoms, such as urgency to urinate, painful urination, expelling small amounts of urine, pain in the lower abdomen, and urine of a cloudy color and ...click here to read more

Common E. coli infection affecting humans: Enteritis, UTI and kidney failure

The E. coli infection is linked to the cause of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), urinary tract infections (UTI), kidney failure, enteritis and diarrhea. E. coli, or Escherichia coli, is a bacteria that can live in the intestines of humans and animals. When ingested, E. coli is generally fairly harmless, only resulting in bouts of diarrhea. ...click here to read more