Hi Birdies…
This is my first post for the “stay Fit” column so I decided
to pick a topic for which I have seen girls reluctant to talk – Urinary
Tract Infections (UTI). We all have grown witnessing the female body
changes or sometimes issues. It’s very common and should be confronted whole
heartily. Since my childhood I have seen girls bringing sanitry napkins in
papers or newspapers from the Chemist with a bag on shame on their faces. But
Why????
When we can give birth to a life with proud so how any
issues pertaining to our body can be shameful to us. What we are accumulating –
shame to discuss our body issues for our coming generations similar to our predecessor.
At least I am not ready to take this blame. Well being a blogger it’s my
responsibility towards my readers to uplift the curtains of this shame and talk
loudly about Urinary Tract Infections.
So, it’s high time now that you should stop avoiding this
problem and come forward fought it out and fixed it before it leaves you in
guilt.
I had a conversation with my friend who is a Gynecologist
and Obstetrician at a private hospital in Delhi who only inspired to write
about this topic. She told me how females come to her and feel shy to talk
about Urinary Tract Infections. Here is a small snapshot of our
conversation which I hope helps many of birdies out there.
I asked her what are the symptoms of UTI?
Females with UTI experience pain and burning sensation after
passing Urine. She feels like to go pass urine more often. In some cases lower
abdominal and lower back pain can also be felt. Seldom one can also have fever
and nausea.
What causes UTI?
Since front (urinary passage) and the back (stool) passage
is quite close to each other it is more likely to occur in girls. If we go by
reasons, then personnel hygiene particularly of private parts is one of them.
Wearing double protection sanitry
napkins or not drinking adequate amount of water can cause UTI. There are also
some cases where sexual intercourse was also a reason for UTI.
Any particular season which brings UTI cases?
Summers are friend of UTI as during the season our body dehydrates
through sweat. In absence of enough fluids urine in bladder creates a positive
environment for bacteria to grow and develop in bladder.
How can sexual intercourse cause UTI?
Sexual Intercourse increases bacteria in the back and front
passage. However, she also suggested avoiding sex with full bladder which
certainly leads to UTI.
What are the precautions?
There are two mantras for avoiding UTI
1. Personnel Hygiene: Keep you private parts clean
and empty your bladder before sex.
2. Drink plenty of fluids to dehydrate the body
What is treatment option
available for UTI?
The first line treatment is
typically antibiotics only. Sometimes urinary analgesics/pain killers are also
prescribed as per the case. It is advised to drink plenty of fluids like
coffee, water, tea or anything liquid to dehydrate the body. Cranberry Juice is
also good to avoid UTI.
If you have already witnessed the UTI please
consume yogurt and blueberries to make sure it should not come back.
So, birdies I have done my part of
responsibility, now it’s your turn to talk about this with your friends,
daughters or mother. Share the birdie confidence with them to consult the
doctor if they have any such symptoms and get it fixed.
In case of concern/question/suggestion do
write to me in the comment section below and share with our birdie community. I
am sure in case not me one of our birdie will be of help.
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