🦠 Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

•Symptoms  •Causes  •Diagnosis  •Treatment  •Prevention

What is UTI?

A UTI is an infection of any part of the urinary system— ✔ Kidneys ✔ Ureters ✔ Bladder ✔ Urethra

Common Symptoms

• Burning during urination 🔥 • Frequent urination • Urgency • Lower abdominal pain • Cloudy / foul-smelling urine

Symptoms in Children 🚸

• Fever without focus • Vomiting • Poor feeding • Irritability • Bedwetting

When UTI Becomes Serious ⚠️

Possible kidney infection if untreated: • High fever • Flank pain • Chills • Vomiting

Causes of UTI

Most commonly caused by: 🦠 E. coli Other risk factors: • Poor hygiene • Holding urine • Dehydration • Structural abnormalities

How is UTI Diagnosed?

• Urine routine exam • Urine culture • Ultrasound (recurrent cases)

Treatment of UTI 💊

• Antibiotics (as prescribed by doctor) • Adequate fluids • Pain relief if needed

⚠️ Never self-medicate antibiotics

Prevention Tips 🛡️

• Drink plenty of water 💧 • Don’t hold urine • Proper perineal hygiene • Urinate after intercourse • Treat constipation

UTI Myths vs Facts

❌ UTI = poor cleanliness only ✅ Anyone can get UTI ❌ Antibiotics always needed long term ✅ Short course works if diagnosed early

When to See a Doctor 🩺

Consult immediately if: • Fever + urinary symptoms • Child < 5 years • Recurrent UTIs • Blood in urine

Final Takeaway

Early diagnosis + proper treatment = Complete recovery