Why do you get a urinary tract infection every time you pee?
Jul 03, 2024
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Mr. A was surprised that various actions at the vacation spot where he went to enjoy led to the infection.
A, who enjoyed playing in the water for a long time in a swimming pool used by many people, was wearing a wet swimsuit for most of his vacation, but it was an environment where high-temperature and humid external environments and wet swimsuits were in close contact with the skin, making it easy for bacteria to proliferate and be infected through urinary tract.
It is difficult to conclude that it is the direct cause of urinary tract infection, but other risk factors such as lack of water intake at vacation spots, different lifestyle patterns such as sleep and eating habits, and the use of hygiene products that are not normally used are likely to lead to urinary tract infection.
Urine, a waste product made as a result of body metabolism, is made in the kidneys and stored in the bladder through the ureter before being discharged out of the body through the ureter.
Most bacteria in the intestine go up along the urinary tract to cause bladder inflammation (lower urinary tract infection), and from the bladder to the kidney via the ureter, they develop pyelonephritis (upper urinary tract infection).
Symptoms such as frequent urination, urgent urination, hematuria, urination pain, and lower abdominal pain appear, and upper urinary tract infection is accompanied by systemic symptoms such as fever, chills, headache, and nausea. It is diagnosed through the patient's symptoms and urine test, and the drug treatment is started accordingly.
Seo Young-eun, director of the Department of Urology at Daedong Hospital, said, "In addition to playing in the water, the incidence of urinary tract infections is higher than in other hot and humid summer seasons, because more sweat is released, and it is easy to lack moisture in the body, leading to an environment where urine is concentrated and bacteria can multiply"The smell of urine is often temporary, but if it continues or is accompanied by other symptoms, it may require treatment, so you should visit the hospital and be diagnosed by a urologist."
In order to prevent urinary tract infections in the summer, drink at least eight cups of water a day, and if you have a desire to urinate, don't hold back and discharge urine. After urination, wipe from front to back to prevent bacteria from penetrating into the urethra, and make sure to thoroughly hygiene your hands.
Wear breathable underwear and clothes rather than tight clothes and increase immunity through a healthy diet and regular exercise.
In addition, it is recommended to take a shower before using the swimming pool, drink water during breaks, go to the bathroom often, and change your wet swimsuit quickly after swimming.
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