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Preventive Measures

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Since women are more prone to UTI, these are steps that a woman can take to avoid an infection. Some of these measures are also applicable to men.

In using toilet papers, wipe from front to back. This will prevent the bacteria around the anus from going into your vagina or urethra.
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Types Of UTI’s

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The most common infection of most UTI’s arise from Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria. This bacteria normally thrives in the colon. However, there are also microorganisms called Chlamydia and Mycoplasma which may also cause UTI in both sexes. However, these infections in men and women are limited to the urethra and reproductive [...]

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UTI Diagnosis

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To prove that you are having a UTI you need to submit a sample of your urine. This is then tested in a laboratory to find out if there is pus and bacteria.
If you are found to have UTI, your specific treatment must be determined by a competent physician. Your treatment would [...]

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Symptoms Of UTI

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To recognize whether of not you are having a UTI, the symptoms may include:

Even when you have a strong urge to urinate, you’ll see that there is only a small amount of urine that is passed
You are bothered with the more than usual frequency of urge to urinate
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Urinary Tract Infections

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Unless if you’ve been hiding under a rock for the past decades in your life, then you must have heard of UTI somehow. UTI, short for Urinary Tract Infections, are a serious, through very prevalent health problem. You may have heard one of your family or friends complain about it, or you [...]

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