Urinary Tract and Genital infections

Infections of the urinary tract pose a serious health problem, also because of their frequent occurrence. Clinical and experimental evidence supports that the ascent of microorganisms within the urethra is the most common pathway leading to urinary tract infections, especially for organisms of enteric origin. This is a logical explanation for the higher frequency of UTIs in women than in men, as well as the increased risk of infection following bladder catheterization or instrumentation. Consult our top urologist in Kolkata and have your UTI treated.

We classify male urinary tract infections according to the entities with the most common clinical symptoms:

• Uncomplicated lower UTI (cystitis)
• Uncomplicated pyelonephritis
• Urosepsis
• Urethritis
• Prostatitis
• Epididymitis
• Orchitis

Bacteriuria:

≥10^3 uropathogens/ml of midstream urine in acute uncomplicated cystitis in females;

≥ 10^4 uropathogens/ml of midstream urine in acute uncomplicated pyelonephritis in females;

> 104 uropathogens/ml of midstream urine in women or 104 uropathogens/ml of midstream urine in men (or in the catheter, urine specimen in women) with complicated UTI. 

Bacteriuria without symptoms (ABU) is when two urine cultures taken more than 24 hours apart show the same strain of bacteria at 105 uropathogens/ml.

Pyuria: The resuspended sediment of a centrifuged urine sample must contain 10 white blood cells per high-power field (400) or per mm3 in urine without spinning. You can also use a dipstick method for the routine, which includes the leukocyte esterase test, hemoglobin, and possibly the nitrite reaction.

Diagnosis: For routine diagnosis, we recommend a disease history, physical examination, and urine analysis by dipstick, which includes white and red blood cells, as well as nitrate reaction. In cases of suspected pyelonephritis, an evaluation of the upper urinary tract may be necessary to rule out upper urinary tract obstruction or stone disease.

Cause: E. coli, Proteus, Staphylococcus, Klebsiella, Enterococcus, Pseudomonas, Chlamydia, and other bacteria are causes of urinary tract infection (UTI).

Treatment: Treatment of UTI is dependent on a variety of factors. Prophylactic treatment may recommend an overview of the most frequent pathogens, antimicrobial agents, and treatment duration for various patient conditions with recurrent UTIs. Perform a urologic evaluation in men with UTI during their adolescence, in cases of recurrent infection, and in all cases of pyelonephritis. Also, patients with prostatitis, epididymitis, and orchitis should follow these recommendations. Get the best urology treatment in Kolkata and the greater Kolkata area.

Suppose someone is experiencing a burning sensation or pain while urinating. In that case, it is recommended that they visit the doctor and do the prescribed urine RE test, urine for urobilinogen, urine culture near you, and other tests for early recovery.