2023-07-21 11:50:19
July 21, 2023
If cystitis has no season, summer seems particularly conducive to the development of urinary tract infections, especially in women.
Heat, dehydration, conditions favorable to the proliferation of bacteria… Summer is here, and with it factors favoring urinary tract infections. “Caused by bacteria, they affect women more often than men because their urethra, the canal that connects the bladder to the outside, is shorter. This makes it easier for bacteria to enter the bladder.recalls the medical dictionary Vidal.
These urinary tract infections are manifested by the constant need to urinate, but the quantities of urine emitted are very small. These can be cloudy and give off a bad smell. Finally, urinating causes burning sensations. “In most cases, cystitis does not lead to complications. However, the infection can ascend and reach the kidney. The onset of fever should prompt vigilance., continues the Vidal. In this case, make an appointment with a doctor. In case of cystitis, he will prescribe a short-term antibiotic treatment (in a single dose or over three or five days).
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In prevention, and especially during the summer, it is important to maintain a good level of hydration, because the more you urinate, the less the germs are likely to stagnate in your bladder. It is for this reason that it is important not to hold yourself back from urinating, and to wipe yourself from front to back so as not to promote the movement of intestinal bacteria to the urinary tract. Especially if you are traveling abroad and suffer from traveler’s diarrhea.
Also be careful not to keep your swimsuit wet for too long, as this environment is conducive to the development of bacteria, as is wearing tight underwear and clothing. Prefer loose clothing, and cotton underwear. Finally, “Urinate quickly after intercourse to partially eliminate microorganisms”advises the Vidal.
To note : Little girls are particularly exposed to vulvitis, an irritation linked to the fact that their vulvar and vaginal mucous membranes are thinner and more sensitive. After swimming in the sea or playing in the sand, rinse your child’s private parts with clear water and dress her in a dry, clean swimsuit.
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