16/11/2017
LADIES, LADIES, LADIES, PLEASE VISIT OUR GYNAECOLOGIST:
What Causes UTIs in Women
UTIs are a key reason we're often told to wipe from front to back after using the bathroom. That's because the urethra -- the tube that transports urine from the bladder to the outside of the body -- is located close to the a**s. Bacteria from the large intestine, such as E. coli, are in the perfect position to escape the a**s and invade the urethra. From there, they can travel up to the bladder, and if the infection isn't treated, continue on to infect the kidneys. Women may be especially prone to UTIs because they have shorter urethras, which allow bacteria quick access to the bladder. Having s*x can introduce bacteria into the urinary tract, too.
To identify a UTI, keep an eye out for the following symptoms:
• A burning feeling when you urinate
• A frequent or intense urge to urinate, even though little comes out when you do
• Pain or pressure in your back or lower abdomen
• Cloudy, dark, bloody, or strange-smelling urine
• Feeling tired or shaky
• Fever or chills (a sign the infection may have reached your kidneys)