Treatments for UTI or Urinary Tract Infection

  What is a UTI?

 

     A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection of the urinary tract from microbes. The common infections in humans. Most UTIs are caused when bacteria enter the urinary tract through the urethra and begin to multiply in the bladder.

     UTI may occur anywhere in the urinary system, which is made up of kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. Most commonly UTIs affects the lower urinary tract which involves the urethra and bladder. Rarely, it affects the ureters and kidneys, which are in the upper tract. The upper urinary tract that causes UTI infection is more severe than lower tract UTIs.

 Causes of UTIs

 

     UTIs may be caused due to anything that irritates the urinary tract or reduces bladder emptying. The following are some factors that increase the risk of getting UTIs:

• Urinary tract obstructions or blockages
• Prolonged use of urinary catheters
• Kidney stones
• Pregnancy
• Age — older adults are more likely to get UTIs
• Diabetes
• Abnormally developed urinary structures from birth
• A weakened immune system

 

Symptoms of UTIs

Urinary tract infections may include the following signs and symptoms, Sometimes it also occurs without symptoms:

• Increased urgency of urination
• Passing frequent, small amounts of urine
• Urine that appears cloudy
• Urine that has a strong odor
• A sign of blood in the urine
• Pelvic pain in women and rectal pain in men
• Burning with urination
• Increased frequency of urination without passing much urine
• Cloudy urine

 

Types of urinary tract infection

 

The signs and symptoms of each type of UTIs are more specific, depending up on the part of the urinary tract which is infected.

Kidneys: If the infection affects the kidneys, it may result in upper back and side pain. Some people may have a high fever, shaking, chills, nausea, and vomiting.

Bladder: If UTI affects the bladder, the symptoms will be lower abdomen discomfort, pelvic pressure, Frequent or painful urination and blood in urine.

Urethra (urethritis): If urethra is infected, there will be a discharge and burning with urination.

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Female Urolology Diseases And Treatments

Urinary diseases are related to filtering and carrying out of urine. Specifically, in women, it affects the urinal tract.  

Symptoms Of Female Urinary Diseases

• Urine leakage
• Frequent need to urinate
• Infections in urinary tract 
• Inability to pass urine or empty the bladder completely
• Pressure in vagina or pelvis
• Weaker Urine system
• Lower abdominal pain

Overview of Female Urological Diseases

Urinary Incontinence – It is the accidental release of urine. There are three types of chronic female urinary incontinence: -

• Stress incontinence- Occurs when you sneeze, cough, laugh, jog, or do other things that put pressure on your bladder.
• Urge incontinence- Happens when you have a strong need to urinate but cannot reach the toilet in time.
• Overflow incontinence- An inability to empty your bladder.

Urinary Tract Infection – An infection that usually occurs when bacteria enters the opening of the urethra and multiplies in the urinary tract.

Bladder Infection - An infection that affects the bladder.

Interstitial Cystitis (IC) - Inflammation of the bladder wall.

Bladder Cancer

Bladder Pain – Pain around the bladder, pelvis, and perineum – the area between the anus and vagina.

Dropped Bladder – The wall between a woman’s vagina and bladder weaken and the bladder drops into the vagina.

Vaginal Prolapse – Organs inside the pelvis fall, bulge, or protrude into the vaginal wall.

There are many causes of the conditions above, ranging from difficulties during childbirth to a natural part of aging. Women of all ages can be affected by urological problems. Many of them choose to suffer in silence rather than face their problems and seek treatment.

SIIUT, one of the best urology hospital in India provides treatment for female urology diseases in Chennai. It will help to decide the treatment best suited for you and your condition so that you can live without bladder and vaginal problems resuming your activities with comfort.

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Bladder Stone Treatment In Tamilnadu

Bladder stones are developed after urination, if concentrated urine, small amount of water and high amount of waste products are left in the bladder. Basically, bladder stones are crystallized minerals. Total 95 percent of urine is water. The rest 5 percent includes minerals, salt, and waste products such as protein. 

Causes

Concentrated urine is developed due to dehydration or inability to empty bladder completely. Sometimes it is due to bladder problems, enlarged prostate, or urinary tract infections. Some other conditions are

• Damaged Urethra
• Enlarged prostate gland
• Bladder or urinary infections
• Weak bladder
• Neurogenic bladder
• Kidney stones

Symptoms

• Repeated urination
• Difficulty in urination
• Blockage in urine flow
• Blood in the urine
• Lower abdominal pain
• Pain or uneasiness in the testicles or penis in men
• Abnormal dark colored or cloudy urine

Bladder stone treatment in Tamil Nadu is available in Institute of Renal Sciences and Transplant unit of SIMS hospital.  If a person has problems in urination or have symptoms related with bladder stones, these hospitals are best place for treatment. A physical exam is taken before any kind of diagnostic tests and provides treatment according to the problem severity. Diagnostic tests may include

• Urinalysis
• Spiral CT Scan
• Ultrasound
• X-ray
• Intravenous Pyelogram

Bladder stones need to be removed from the body. South Indian institute of Urology and transplant, Chennai is a best choice for the treatment for painful urination. Drinking a lot of water every day is best to naturally remove stones. The doctor of the hospital provides a proper medication to recover fast. The staff of the hospital is highly supportive and committed to a patient centric care. 

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Get Rid Of Painful Kidney Stones

The kidney is an organ that acts as a filter, to remove waste products from the body and create urine. Urine drains from the kidney through a narrow tube (ureter) into the bladder.

What are Kidney Stones?

A kidney stone is a crystalline mineral deposit  that forms within the kidney or urinary tract. It is formed when salts and other minerals in urine stick together within the kidney or urinary tract. These stones will be very small when they form, but gradually can grow over time.

The smaller the kidney stone, the more likely it will pass on its own. If it is too large, they may cause intense pain. When the stone is in the Kidney it rarely causes pain. If it falls into the ureter, as the kidney continues to function and the pressure builds up behind the stone and causes kidney to swell.

Symptoms of Kidney Stone

The following are the symptoms, when the Kidney stone move through the urinary tract.

• Blood in Urine
• Frequent or Painful Urination
• Severe pain in Back, Belly or Groin
• Nausea and vomiting

What Causes Kidney Stone?

Kidney Stone forms when there is a change in normal balance of water, salts and minerals in the urine. There are many factors that can trigger changes in the urine, some are the following:
Medications : Patients who take excess amount of calcium antacids, vitamin A and Vitamin D can increase the amount of calcium in their urine and potentially increase the risk of forming stones.
Underlying illness : Some Chronic illnesses including cystic fibrosis, inflammatory bowel diseases and renal tubular acidosis
Diet : Diet may sometimes be an issue to forming stones, foods high in salt and animal protein may increase the risk of forming stones.
Heredity : Heredity may play a role in predisposition  of calcium in the urine.

SIIUT (South Indian Institute for Urology Transplant) offers advanced treatment for Kidney stone in Chennai. With the help of experienced medical crew they provide the best treatment for all Urological diseases at an affordable cost.

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Get Treated For Prostate Cancer...

The most commonly found type of cancer in men, prostate cancer occurs when the tissues lining the prostate gland turn cancerous. The prostate is a walnut shaped gland that helps the production of seminal fluid used in the transport of sperm. Prostate cancer treatment is highly successful if administered in the early stages of cancer growth.

Prostate cancer is found more commonly in the older population than among young men. It has some links with heredity.

Symptoms of Prostate Cancer

• Trouble in urination
• Decreased force of urination
• Discomfort or irritation in pelvic area
• Blood in semen
• Erectile dysfunction
• Bone pain

Prostate Cancer Treatment Procedures

The prostate cancer treatment course is decided by factors like the rate of cancer growth, its spread and the overall health of the patient. The various treatment options are as follows

Radiation Therapy

High powered energy is used to kill cancerous cells in radiation therapy. They can be beamed from outside the body, known as external radiation therapy. Radiation is also done internally by a process called brachytherapy where rice sized radiation seeds are placed inside the prostate cells. Though this technique has side effects like painful or frequent urination, it helps in speedy destruction of malign cells.

Hormone Therapy

The cancerous cells of prostate gland grow with the help of testosterone hormone. Blocking the presence of this hormone can lead to the death of these cells or slow down their growth. This is done with the help of hormone therapy. This is done by administering medications to stop the production of testosterone or to stop it from reaching the prostate glands with the help of anti-androgens. In some cases, testicles are removed to stop or slow down the production of testosterone.

Surgery

When the growth of cancer cannot be controlled by the above methods, surgery is used to remove the prostate gland. With the development in technology, robotic surgeries and laparoscopic prostatectomy is becoming common.

In addition to the above procedures, treatments like prostate tissue freezing also known as cryosurgery, chemotherapy, open prostatectomy, radical prostatectomy and biological therapy also called immunotherapy are used.

SIIUT (South India Institute for Urology and Transplant), based in Chennai, India offers advanced treatment for all urology disorders including cancer.

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Take Care Of Your Kidney...

When the kidneys get diseased, they lose the ability to function normally leading to a condition known as ESRD (End-Stage Renal Disease) or kidney failure. Kidney failure treatment mainly involves an attempt to revive its functioning ability through dialysis or transplant. The treatment depends on the underlying cause and intensity of the disease.

Kidney failure may also brings with it a horde of other diseases such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, anaemia and weak bones. Along with kidney failure treatment, medicines to keep the above-mentioned diseases under control, are also administered.

Kidney Failure Treatment Procedures

The usual treatment options for kidney failure includes kidney transplant and dialysis.

• Dialysis

Dialysis helps in artificial removal of extra fluids and waste products from blood, which are the functions of kidney. The different procedure of dialysis helps in draining the waste with the help of machine or by dialysis solution filled in abdominal cavity with the help of a catheter. This solution is drained off with time. The number and frequency of dialysis treatment depends upon the degree of kidney failure.

• Kidney Transplant

A kidney transplant is usually done through a live organ donation. It involves the surgical placement of a healthy kidney from the donor in place of the diseased kidney of the patient. The patient needs lifelong medication to prevent organ rejection from the body. The recovery time depends on the overall health of the patient.

With a vision to offer integrated healthcare services for the better health of patients SIIUT (South India Institute of Urology Transplant), Chennai, India, offers advance urology treatment options at affordable cost. The centre specialises in treatments for urinary bladder, ureters, male reproductive organ and urethra. They specialise in kidney failure treatment as well. A state of the art infrastructure ad safe standards of innovative technology makes SIIUT one of the best urology treatment centres globally.

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Do You Have Difficulty in Urination?

The urethra is a tube which carries urine from the bladder so it can be expelled out of the body. Usually, the urethra is wide enough for the urine to flow freely through it. When the urethra narrows down, it can restrict urinary flow. This is known as a Urethral Stricture. Urethral stricture is a medical condition which mainly affects men.

What causes urethral stricture?

Urethral stricture is usually caused due to tissue inflammation or the presence of scar tissue. Scar tissue can be a result of many factors. A straddle injury is a common type of trauma that can lead to urethral stricture. Straddle injuries include falling on a bicycle bar or getting hit in the area close to the scrotum. Other possible causes of urethral stricture include:

• Pelvic fractures.
• Catheter insertion.
• Harmful radiations.
• Surgery performed on the prostate.
• A tumour located in close proximity to the urethra.
• Untreated or repetitive urinary tract infections.
• The sexually transmitted infections such as gonorrhoea or chlamydia.

What are the symptoms of urethral stricture?

• Weak urine flow or reduction in the volume of urine.
• Sudden, frequent urge to urinate.
• Pain and burning sensation during urination.
• Inability to control urination.
• Pain in the pelvic or lower abdominal area.
• Presence of blood in the semen or urine.
• Darkening of the urine.
• Inability to urinate.

How is urethral stricture treated?

Nonsurgical: The first mode of treatment is to make the urethra wider using a medical instrument called a dilator. A doctor will begin by passing a small wire through the urethra and into the bladder to dilate it gradually. Another nonsurgical option is permanent urinary catheter placement. This procedure carries risks such as bladder irritation and urinary tract infections.

Surgery: Surgery is one of the options.  This procedure involves the removing of affected tissue and reconstructing the urethra. The results vary based on the stricture size.

Urine Flow Diversion: A catheter in the abdomen will need to divert and drain urine flow. This is very rare and considered a last-resort method when all other methods have failed.

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