Signs & Symptoms
Hematuria. Pink or red urine.
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What is blood in urine?
These types of infections are treated with ______
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What are antibiotics?
Drinking this will dilute urine, promoting frequent urination.
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What is water?
This is a decline in circulating estrogen causes changes in the urinary tract that makes females more vulnerable to infection.
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What is Menopause?
This is a dipstick urine test.
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What is a unrinalysis?
Discharge
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What is urethritis?
Increase this to prevent UTI and help flush the urinary system.
What is water?
Wipe from ______ to ______ after bowel movements to prevent bacteria from being introduced into the urethra.
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What is FRONT to BACK?
This shorter in females, making it easier to get infections.
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What is the urethra?
This test uses a thin flexible tube to visualize the urethra, ureters and bladder noting any infection.
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What is a cystoscopy?
Types of urinary tract infections.
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What are acute polynephritis (kidneys), cystitis (bladder), urethritis (urethra).
Typically patients are prescribed low-dose antibiotics for at least 6 months for these:
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What are frequent urinary tract infections?
This fruit beverage is supposed to flush bacteria from the bladder preventing unite stasis.
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What is cranberry juice?
This invades the urinary tract creating an infection.
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What is bacteria?
May be ordered to check blood cell levels indicating an infection.
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What is a Complete Blood Count (CBC)?
Urinary tract infections can affect some or all of these:
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What are kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra?
Severe urinary tract infections may be treated with antibiotics in this way.
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What is intravenously?
These feminine products are used to keep fresh, but may be irritating to the urethra, so discontinuation of these products can reduce the development of urinary tract infections.
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What are feminine deodorant sprays, douches, and powders?
Kidney stones or an enlarged prostate can trap urine urine in the bladder and increase the risk of urinary tract infections.
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What are blockages in the urinary tract?
Determines the type of bacteria and what will kill or destroy the bacteria
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What is a Culture and Sensitivity (C & S)?
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What is painful urination, pelvic pain, and strong smelling, cloudy urine?
These type remedies may work temporarily, but always seek medical attention to get complete relief.
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What are home remedies?
Diaphagrams or unlubricated or spermicide-treated condoms can contribute to _______ growth
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What is bacterial?
Used when patients cannot urinate on their own, this is introduced into the bladder to prevent bladder distention.
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What is a catheter?
Series of x-rays of the bladder, urethra and ureters, contrast dye injected into vein.
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What is intravenous pyelogram (IVP)?