Chronic UTI
By Tess Thompson
UTI or Urinary tract Infection is a bacterial infection of the urinary tract. In most cases, the infection occurs in the lower part of the urinary tract that includes the bladder and the urethra. The bacterial infection may cause inflammation and this is also called cystitis.
UTI is fairly common in women and the symptoms generally vanish within a day or two after the medication has begun. But repeated incidents of urinary tract infections need special attention and require different and special treatments. Recurrent incidents can classified as chronic if they occur more than two times in six months or last for more than two weeks at a stretch. This kind of infection does not generally react positively to regular treatment.
The causes of chronic urinary tract infection can be due to hygiene habits, issues in the urinary tract, hormonal changes or a weak immune system that is susceptible to bacterial attacks. Hormonal imbalances due to pregnancy, menopause and breastfeeding are a major cause of recurrent urinary tract infections. Poor hygiene can cause the eColi to travel from the rectum to the urinary tract, causing harm.
Though there are specific allopathic medicines that are available to treat recurrent UTI, cranberry juice is one natural option that you can choose since it helps maintain a healthy urinary tract. It is also a good option for those who want to anticipate and prevent Urinary tract infections.
Doctors may recommend that an X-Ray be carried out to rule out physical abnormalities like a tract blockage. If the infection occurs every time after intercourse, a probiotic may be prescribed to cure the problem.
Chronic urinary tract infection can be a sign of a urinary tract abnormality in younger women. These abnormalities include the vesicoureteral reflux. In younger boys a chronic UTI can be even more damaging and needs immediate attention since these infections are not common among males.
Even though a general practitioner can administer drugs for a bladder infection treatment , it is best that you consider and refer to an urologist for a chronic urinary tract infections cure.
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