What are the main causes of UTI? Can a UTI go away on its own? When should you see a Dr for a UTI? What happens if a UTI goes untreated for a week? A urinary tract infection UTI is an infection that can be found in your bladder, ureters, kidneys, or urethra, essentially at any point in your urinary system. Typically, UTIs affect the lower urinary tract โ the bladder and the urethra and can be very uncomfortable and sometimes painful during urination.
Women are more susceptible to developing a UTI than men. Although a UTI in your bladder area can be painful and annoying, it is not necessarily going to cause complications or further issues if properly treated. However, if left untreated and the infection spreads to your kidneys, it can have severe consequences and so the infection must be addressed and treated as soon as possible. Pedro P. Ylisastigui is able to properly diagnose and treat UTIs before they can spread and cause more serious issues.
Causes One of the main causes of a urinary tract infection is bacteria entering your urinary tract through your urethra. When the bacteria start to multiply in your bladder, this will cause an infection.
Your urinary system is always to keep bacteria at bay, but this defense mechanism can sometimes fail. If the bacteria take hold and multiply inside your bladder, you will be left with a urinary tract infection. Sexual intercourse is one way โ but not the only way to get it. Sexually transmitted diseases, such as gonorrhea, herpes, mycoplasma and chlamydia, can also cause urethritis.
Urinary tract infections are typically treated with antibiotics, but there is no need to wait until you get a UTI. You can take preventative measures to reduce your chances of getting one. For more information on preventative measures, reach out to Dr Pedro P. Ylisastigui to book an appointment to discuss your options.
