UTI: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment

Many of us have suffered from a urinary tract infection (UTI) at some point in our lives. UTIs are one of the most common types of infection, responsible for around 8.1 million doctor visits each year. For more information, visit: http://khealth.ai Learn more about UTI causes, symptoms, and treatments here: http://bit.ly/K_UTI -- What is a UTI? A UTI is caused when a bacteria enters into your urinary tract which is usually sterile, meaning no bacteria are present. If a urinary tract is a simple infection of your bladder you’ll feel pain in your lower abdomen, pain with urination, and you may see blood in your urine. As the bacteria gets higher up into your urinary tract, your symptoms might change. For instance, if the infection has now involved your kidneys, you might feel some pain on the flank of one or both sides of your back. It’s very important to figure out if you have a urinary tract infection because untreated UTIs can have serious complications including the spread of bacteria through your bloodstream. How do I prevent a UTI? UTIs are a lot more common in women than men and that has a lot to do with differences in anatomy. If you have frequent UTIs it’s important to take various steps to prevent future ones from occurring. This includes things like urinating after having sex, wiping from front to back, and drinking plenty of fluids. Some people with frequent urinary tract infections may even need to take an antibiotic to prevent these types of infections from happening in the future. If you think you have a UTI, download the K Health app. There you can complete a health dialogue and learn how users like you were diagnosed and treated. You can also chat in real-time with one of our physicians who may determine that you need antibiotics for a urinary tract infection. -- K Health provides digital primary care for less. We use smart technology to bring you top-notch medical care at a fraction of the price. The internet doesn’t understand who you are or your medical history, and seeing a doctor can be expensive and inconvenient. But with K Health, you get smart health information for free and can chat with an expert doctor in minutes, all for less than a copay. Turn to K Health anytime you don’t feel well to understand your symptoms, chat with a doctor, get a prescription, or manage any other primary healthcare need you may have. Download the app here: https://kh-i1.onelink.me/cX7T/168f7b04 -- Join the K Health community! Symptom Guides: khealth.ai/symptom-guides Facebook: fb.com/khealthinc Instagram: instagram.com/khealthinc Twitter: twitter.com/khealthinc