Diagnosis of urinary tract infections in women First, the doctor will ask about the symptoms and the sexual activity of the patient; a urine analysis and urine culture will be required to prove the infection and determine the nature of the bacteria. In case of recurrent UTIs, a doctor may request further diagnostic testing to […]
Urinary tract infections in women Women have a high risk (over 50 percent) of developing a urinary tract infection (UTI), especially in the case of pregnancy; where a urine test is required even if there are no symptoms because a urine infection can be dangerous for both maternal and infant health. Causes The essential cause […]
Diagnosis of urinary tract infections in men Your doctor will ask about: -Your symptoms. -Your sexual activity. Before thinking about a prostate problem like BPH and get an ultrasound image of your prostate, the doctor required urine tests (urine analysis and urine culture) to confirm the diagnostic of UTI. Treatment for a UTI in men To […]
Urinary Tract infections in Men What is a urinary tract infection? A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection that affects any part of your urinary system (kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra). There are 2 types of UTI: -Upper tract: in the ureters or kidneys. -Lower tract: in the bladder, urethra, or prostate in men. […]
