ByZarafshan Shiraz, Delhi

When a person faces urinary tract infections (UTIs) three or extra instances in a 12 months or two or extra instances in six months, is recurrent UTI and it could influence any man or girl, together with healthy individuals or these with comorbidities and center age. However, it usually impacts extra girls than males the place one in three girls get contaminated with UTI at the least a couple of times in her life.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Sanjay Pandey, Urologist at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai, revealed, “With UTI, one undergoes pain at the start, during urination or even after emptying the bladder. Several microorganisms can cause UTI like Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis, Klebsiella pneumonia, Staphylococcus saprophyticus, and Enterococcus faecalis. There are a lot of factors that cause recurrence of UTI like sanitization during menstruation, sexual activity, pregnancy, Moreover, during winters, people tend to consume less water, as compared to the rest of the seasons. This can also trigger UTI to a great extent.”

Highlighting India's statistics on recurrent UTI, he stated, “Some studies have found that one in three women as compared to one in 20 men will be infected by UTI once in their lifetime, with a strong correlation with a recurrence of the infection. Some research data has also suggested that one in three women will require medical treatment for UTI before they turn 24. This indicates the seriousness and a challenging health problem posed by UTIs and its recurrence.”

Pointing out the signs to be careful for, Dr Sanjay Pandey stated that UTIs do not all the time trigger signs however once they do, they might embody:

• A robust urge to urinate that does not go away
• A burning feeling when urinating
• Urinating typically and passing small quantities of urine
• Urine that appears cloudy
• Urine that seems crimson, vibrant pink or cola-coloured — indicators of blood within the urine
• Strong-smelling urine
• Pelvic ache, in girls — particularly within the heart of the pelvis and across the space of the pubic bone

Suggesting tricks to take precautions, he beneficial the next measures that may assist decrease the danger of UTIs:

• Drink loads of liquids, particularly water. Drinking water helps dilute the urine. That results in urinating extra typically — permitting micro organism to be flushed from the urinary tract earlier than an an infection can start.
• Try cranberry juice. Studies that look into whether or not cranberry juice prevents UTIs aren't ultimate. However, ingesting cranberry juice is probably going not dangerous.
• Wipe from entrance to again. Do this after urinating and after a bowel motion. It helps stop the unfold of micro organism from the anus to the vagina and urethra.
• Empty your bladder quickly after having intercourse. Also drink a full glass of water to assist flush micro organism.
• Avoid probably irritating female merchandise. Using them within the genital space can irritate the urethra. These merchandise embody deodorant sprays, douches and powders.
• Change your contraception technique. Diaphragms, unlubricated condoms or condoms handled with spermicide can contribute to bacterial development.