how to prevent uti infection - Symptoms and Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections
2012-02-04
Symptoms and Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections
Urinary Tract Infections are usually diagnosed based on symptoms, physical examination, and laboratory examination of the urine. UTI Symptoms usually begin suddenly and may include one or more of the following signs:
Antibiotics are strong drugs used for treating many serious and life-threatening infectious diseases, but taking them when you don't need to can lead to antibiotic-resistant germs. Antibiotics are only effective against bacterial infections, particular fungal infections and certain kinds of parasites. The majority of infections result from either bacteria or viruses.
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Naturally treating a urinary tract infection can be a very effective alternative to antibiotics and have been used for centuries to treat pain and discomfort as well as address the underlying symptoms. Natural remedies for urinary tract infections are safe and cause no side effects. They also sustain one's physical, mental, and emotional health, rather than simply treating symptoms of UTI. Using herbal and homeopathic remedies for urinary tract infections is also less likely to contribute to frequent infections, and can therefore provide a safe and longer-lasting solution to this universal yet distressing medical condition.
Chills and fever develop on occasion In order to get a urine sample for a lab test, extreme care should be taken to collect the urine in midstream. This is necessary to prevent contamination with organisms at the opening of the urethra. The lab test will either be simple or more involved. The simple test will be for the presence of bacteria while the more detailed test will be a culture for identification of the specific organism that is causing the infection. For women who experience recurring urinary tract infections there are very simple tests available at the local drug store. These dipstick style tests detect nitrates like ammonia in the urine. We had at first written a rough assignment on how to prevent uti infection. Then after a few improvisions and enhancements here and there, we have ended up with this end product.
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In most cases anitbiotics are used to treat UTIs. Usually it will be sulfonamides or others such as amoxicillin, ciprofloxacin, ampicillin or nitrofurantoin. Depending on the amount of pain during urination, Physicians typically prescribe some for of pain relief, such as pyridum.
The urge to urinate frequently but usually passing only small amounts of urine A discomfort and or burning when urinating Lower abdomen pressure and discomfort
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Our Readers' Questions
My cat has a UTI, is there any home remedies I can try?
person asked on Sun, 14 Dec, 2008
I researched it some and it said the vet wasn't a good idea because the antibiotics can actually hurt the cat. What are some good home remedies?
Figment 58 replied on Sun, 14 Dec, 2008
well, do more research, cats don't eat cranberries and if not treated with antibiotics, the cat can die.
crazyforarchie replied on Sun, 14 Dec, 2008
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Tif replied on Sun, 14 Dec, 2008
I would definently go to the vet. It might not be a UTI that is your cats issue. Our cat acted like it had a UTI but it actually had a buildup of crystals in its urine- Could have killed him. Yikes. Anyway we went to the vet, he gave us some paste stuff to give to our cat and now our cat is on a special diet.
FlowersinWinter replied on Sun, 14 Dec, 2008
Take your cat to the vet asap. If this has been happening for a few days, get your cat to an emergency vet. Antibiotics may have some side effects, but much less worse than the bladder infection that occurs from a UTI. My cat is taking Clavamox or Baytril and is doing much better. She was in pain from being unable to urinate much. Also, she had blood and pus in her urine. If there is no actual infection, the vet may just treat her with an anti-inflammatory. Your vet may let you take a urine sample in to avoid stressing the cat with the needle.
darksong17 replied on Sun, 14 Dec, 2008
What you read was wrong. Cats with a UTI /need/ antibiotics from the vet. There are no home remedies you can try. This infection could quickly become deadly if you do not have it treated properly.
Also, my advice to you is that if you are not already feeding wet/canned food, start doing so. It's much healthier for cats than dry food.
The reason is, in the wild, cats normally get most of their water content directly from their prey items and drink very little. Domestic cats are no different, and because of the fact that they are designed to take in water with their meal, they have a very low thirst drive. Cats often just don't drink enough. This leads to urinary tract infections and crystals. The bit about dry food being better for teeth is a myth and has not been proven in the least (cats barely even chew their dry food and, really, does a pretzel clean /your/ teeth? Cats should have their teeth brushed with cat toothbrushes and cat toothpaste at least a few times a week as well as see the vet for dental cleanings when necessary /regardless/ of what they are being fed). Canned/wet food is better because it more closely mimics the cat's natural diet. More on why canned food is best:
http://www.catinfo.org/ (Excellent cat nutrition information by a vet)
http://cats.about.com/cs/catfood/a/canned_food.htm (Canned Cat Food: Can Your Cat Afford to Live Without it?)
http://www.littlebigcat.com/index.php?action=library&act=show&item=whycatsneedcannedfood (Why Cats Need Canned Food)
http://www.felinefuture.com/nutrition/bpo_ch4.php (The Dry Food Crisis)
http://maxshouse.com/feline_nutrition.htm (Max's House: Feline Nutrition)
Another option to get cats to drink more would be a cat fountain. Cats tend to like to drink from running water and cat fountains see to that need, encouraging cats to take in more water.
Darksong~
gatoamor82 replied on Sun, 14 Dec, 2008
Well, of course there are critics of antibiotics all over, but by not taking your cat to the vet, your are risking an infection spreading beyond her bladder and into the kidneys and eventually other organs. Trust me, my last cat took antibiotics about 5 times in his life for things including UTI's among other problems, and he lived to be 27. Also, even if you were going to try a "home remedy", maybe theres something else going on that you don't know about. Maybe your cat has kidney stones, or crystals in its urine, who knows until you go to the vet. Please take your cat to the vet. If you have ever had a UTI and know how painful and uncomfortable it is, you would be rushing that poor baby to the vet right now to stop the suffering. Don't play around with something that can turn serious in no time.
Suzy Cutes replied on Sun, 14 Dec, 2008
Well, hon, research some more because whatever lameass site told you that is WRONG, WRONG, WRONG.
What you can do before you take your cat to the vet tomorrow is giving him a little baking soda sprinkled on food. This will often help ease the symptoms, but is far from a cure. Your cat needs antibiotics, and fast, or this can get worse wherein he will die a very painful death, or have to have a major operation.
cat lover replied on Sun, 14 Dec, 2008
Don't believe everything that comes up on the internet; look for reliable sites, not those who claim they have the 'answer'.
The UTI could come from several sources, and only a vet can diagnose the situation. It can be painful, so you want to help your cat. The most common antibiotic is inexpensive and safe and effective.
If the UTI is caused by struvite crystals, there are some home remedies that can prevent it from happening again. But if not, there are not. But without a vet diagnosis, you cannot tell. And guessing wrong is bad for your cat.
ibtc8503 replied on Sun, 14 Dec, 2008
No that's not true. Our cat has UTI and we took her to the vet and got a antibiotic which she took for a week. After that she was completely fine.
blueyedgrl15 replied on Sun, 14 Dec, 2008
im sorry im new to cats what is UTI? lol but i still think u should probably take her to the vet sounds like the safesest way to go
Ruby replied on Sun, 14 Dec, 2008
Your sources are wrong- the UTI is hurting the cat, not antibiotics. Please bring your cat to the vet. The cat is probably incredibly uncomfortable, and only the vet can treat the problem. There are no "home remedies" that will help- this is serious!
birdgirl replied on Sun, 14 Dec, 2008
You NEED to bring the cat to the vet..not sure what bogus research you did..but it is wrong. If your cat is a male he can get plugged and can die quite quickly. Don't take any chances with your cats life..get it to the vet. UTIs can be very painful..please get your cat the proper medical it needs and stop trying to play doctor.
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