الأحد، 3 نوفمبر 2013

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The usual treatment for both simple and complicated urinary tract infections is antibiotics. The type of antibiotic and duration of treatment depend on the circumstances. Lower urinary tract infection (cystitis) In an otherwise healthy young female, a three-day course of antibiotics is usually enough. Some providers prefer a seven-day course of antibiotics. Occasionally, a single dose of an antibiotic is used. Your health-care provider will determine which of these options is best for you. Adult males...
Seek Medical Care Any adult or child who develops any of the symptoms of a urinary tract infection needs to be evaluated by a medical professional, preferably within 24 hours. Most medical offices can test urine for infection by using a quick urine "dipstick" test. If you have symptoms of a lower urinary tract infection, call your health-care provider for an appointment, preferably on the very day that symptoms are recognized. If you have symptoms of an upper urinary tract infection involving...
Urinary Tract Infection Symptoms and Signs Lower urinary tract infection (cystitis): The lining of the urethra and bladder becomes inflamed and irritated. Dysuria: pain or burning during urination Frequency: more frequent urination (or waking up at night to urinate, sometimes referred to as nocturia); often with only a small amount of urine Urgency: the sensation of having to urinate urgently Hesitancy: the sensation of not being able to urinate easily or completely (or feeling...
Urinary Tract Infection Causes The urine is normally sterile. An infection occurs when bacteria get into the urine and begin to grow. The infection usually starts at the opening of the urethra where the urine leaves the body and moves upward into the urinary tract. The culprit in at least 90% of uncomplicated infections is a type of bacteria called Escherichia coli, better know as E. coli. These bacteria normally live in the bowel (colon) and around the anus. These bacteria can...

السبت، 2 نوفمبر 2013

What are the causes of night sweats in women, men, and children? There are many different causes of night sweats. To determine what is causing night sweats in a particular patient, a doctor must obtain a detailed medical history and order tests to decide if an underlying medical condition is responsible for the night sweats. Although many people associate menopause with night sweats, this is only one cause of night sweats in women. Many other conditions can cause night sweats in men, women,...