Urinary tract infection

Infection of kidneys and urinary tracts are not serious, but very unpleasant conditions. These include acute and chronic urinary tract infections, infections of urethra, urether and kidney pelvis.

Urinary tract infections (i.e. acute or chronic urinary tract infection, infection of urethra, urether and renal pelvis) could be manifested as a banal unapparent inflammation, which may not be seen by the individual, up to a serious purulent infection endangering the kidney. Urinary tract infection could occur once in a life and subside, but it could recur repeatedly.

What is the cause of urinary tract infection

The cause of urinary tract infection is the presence of harmful bacteria in the urinary tracts. The most frequent bacteria pass to the urinary tract against the flow of urine - from urethra to the urinary bladder. If the urinary bladder is not sufficiently flushed with regular intake of fluids, bacteria in the urinary bladder are rapidly propagating. From there, there is only a small step to a more serious inflammation of the kidneys.

Escherichia coli is in 80 % of cases the cause of urinary tract infections. These bacteria are a common component of the stools. Despite observance of all hygienic precautions, there is an occasional risk of bacteria passage from the anus through the perineum to the urethra and thereby to the urinary bladder. If bacteria in the urinary bladder propagate further, it could cause infection of the urinary tract.

Other agents that cause urinary tract infections include Proteus, Staphylococcus, Pseudomonas, Klebsiela or Uroplasma), less frequently, but not very rarely, it is mycosis (Candida). As a causal agent is not excluded the microorganism, which is transmitted by sexual intercourse - Neisseria gonorrhee (gonorrhoea), trichomonas, chlamydia, etc..

In adults are the urinary tract infections more frequent in women (in a ration of 10:1 against men), which is explained by the fact that the infection develops in an ascendant way, where as there is an important role of the shorter urethra in women in combination with unsuitable hygiene, when bacteria from stools (or bacteria that stay near the anus) reach the external urethral orifice. In men plays a certain role for the development of infection a prostate disorder, mainly associated with its enlargement. Less frequently, there is blood borne urinary tract infection when microorganisms that reached the body e.g. during laryngitis (haemophilus) or tonsillitis (streptococci) settle in the kidneys.  Great risk for spread of infection to the urinary bladder is associated with instrumental examination or catheterisation. Some individuals are prone to urinary tract infection when they get cold (so called syndrome of wet swimsuit). Individuals with congenital kidney anomalies, some systemic disorders (e.g. diabetes) and individuals with immunocompromise are prone to this disorder.

Urine is clear and sterile under normal circumstances - i.e. without any bacteria. If bacteria occur in urine, it needs not to be associated with problems. All depends on aggressiveness, number of bacteria and resistance of that particular individual to the particular infection.

What are the symptoms of infection

Infection is manifested with typical symptoms. The patient initially feels unpleasant tingling. Burning sensations - mainly at the end of passing urine. There may sometimes be also a mild redness of urine. It is caused by the presence of small amount of blood. Blood reaches urine through irritated and congested mucosa of the urinary bladder.

Other symptoms of the urinary tract infection include frequent urgency and urination (resulting to incontinence - inability to prevent spontaneous passing of urine), frequent urination of small amount of urine, dark urine, smelly urine. Infection could be associated with elevated temperature and pain above the pubic bone, i.e. in the area of the urinary bladder. If the infection spreads further through the urinary bladder to the kidneys, pain in the lumbar area and fever also develop. This condition is a serious risk to health and often requires treatment in a hospital.

If some of the aforementioned symptoms last more than 24 to 36 hours, it is recommended to visit a doctor, who performs required examinations of the patient including urinalysis. If the infection is confirmed, the doctor will most probably prescribe antibiotics.

In case of recurrent urinary tract infection, it is necessary to look for the presence of another disease, possibly urinary tract abnormality. The urinary bladder could be irritated e.g. during irradiation, due to some drugs or sexual excess. In these cases, there is a possibility to develop described symptoms, which could indicate an infection, but not always.

Regular drinking regimen is the basics for prevention and therapy of every urinary tract infection. Increased intake of fluids is required mainly in the summer period, during greater exertion and other situations associated with excessive sweating.

One of the methods to enhance general immune defence of the organism and of the urinary tract is modulation of the immune mechanisms using URIVAC. URIVAC is a patented product developed in cooperation with specialists from the Medical Faculty of the Palacky University in Olomouc.

It contains harmless parts of bacteria, which are frequently responsible for urinary tract infections and which stimulate immunity and thereby support the natural defence of the organism.

 

 

URIVAC . . . for healthy urinary tracts

Original patented immunomodulation product

Support of the immune system of the organism, especially of the urinary tract

  

• URIVAC has a positive effect on the immune system
• URIVAC supports the defence system of the organism, especially of the urinary tract
• URIVAC is used in men and women to enhance non-specific immunity
• URIVAC contains a dose for three months in one packaging
• URIVAC is used once daily
• URIVAC is available over-the-counter
• URIVAC is not intended as a supplement of rich diet