8 Most Common Signs That You Have a UTI

urinary tract infection

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is caused by bacteria that enter your urinary tract and stay there. Most bacteria that enter your urinary tract, come out through urination quite effortlessly. The problem arises when, for some reason, the harmful bacteria don’t exit your body.  Your urinary tract includes your bladder, ureters, urethra, and kidneys. Once…

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How Does the Male Urinary System Work and How to Prevent Infection?

Male Urinary System

The male urinary system performs several vitally important functions we don’t often think about until there is a problem. Learn more here about how the system works. The male urinary system The main parts of your urinary system include the kidneys, urethra, sphincters, ureters, and bladder. The urinary system filters the blood. The nutrients you…

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How do you avoid the risk of UTI?

risk of UTI

Incontinence can increase your risk of UTI or urinary tract infections. Learn more about symptoms, prevention and treatment options. How do I know if I have a UTI? Many men do not experience symptoms with UTI. Sometimes the clue is changing in urinary habits. When symptoms are noticeable, they include pain with urination, cloudy or…

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Most common infections from loss of bladder control – Here are some common infections found from incontinence 

Yeast infections Certain kinds of incontinence management systems put the skin at significant risk for infection. Absorbents and condom catheters, for example, expose the skin to too much moisture. Yeast or candida thrives in warm, moist conditions and when left untreated, can be painful.  UTI or urinary tract infections The male urinary system includes the…

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Do I have a UTI? – Know the symptoms of a Urinary Tract Infection

Urinary Tract Infections

Urinary Tract Infections, also commonly called UTIs, involve parts of the body concerned with the production, storage, and excretion of urine. These are the urethra, kidneys, bladder, and ureters. Infection can impact the lower or upper tract. The following includes some symptoms to look out for. If you have concerning symptoms, contact your healthcare provider.…

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UTIs and Catheters

If your healthcare provider has said you have a UTI (urinary tract infection) that means you are experiencing an infection in some part of your urinary system. The urinary system includes the bladder and kidneys. Here’s what you need to know about common causes and strategies for prevention and the link between UTIs and catheters.

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The Pros of Probiotics

Hello friends and readers! Just the other day we received the new issue of PN magazine and as I was looking through it, I stumbled upon an article about the pros of taking probiotics. I’m sure some of you already take probiotics on a regular basis, but what you may not know is how beneficial…

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Infection Prevention and You

International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) ended last week. But that doesn’t mean we can slack off for the next 358 days. Let’s stick with the mission statement developed by APIC: 365 days of commitment, 7 days of focus. In fact, we would like to take a moment to give a shout out. To the Association…

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