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Urinary Tract System

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As 2024 winds down to a close, our last body system we will discuss for the year is the urinary tract. With an increase in outdoor activities such as swimming and the upcoming festivities, people will be more prone to UTIs (urinary tract infections).

We will provide –

  • An overview of the urinary tract system
  • The prevalence & symptoms of UTIs 
  • What is a UTI?
  • Types of UTIs
  • The common risk factors
  • Natural health tips for the Urinary tract

What is the urinary tract system?

The urinary tract makes and stores pee.                                    It includes your –

  • Kidneys. Kidneys are small, bean-shaped organs on the back of your body, above your hips. Most people have two kidneys. They filter water and waste products from your blood, which becomes pee. Common wastes include urea and creatinine.
  • Ureters. Your ureters are thin tubes that carry pee from your kidneys to your bladder.
  • Bladder. Your bladder is a balloon-like organ that stores pee before it leaves your body.
  • Urethra. The urethra is a tube that carries pee from your bladder to the outside of your body.
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How common are urinary tract infections?

UTI Symptoms

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What is a urinary tract infection?

Risk Factors For UTIs

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Natural Health Tips For the Urinary Tract System

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When should I go to a doctor for a UTI?

Call your healthcare provider like Balanced Healing if you have symptoms of a UTI. Call them again if they diagnosed you with a UTI and your symptoms worsen. You may need a different treatment.

When should I go to ER?

Go to the emergency room if you have a UTI and develop the following symptoms –

  • Fever
  • Back pain
  • Vomiting

References

Website – https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9135-urinary-tract-infections

Website – https://www.webmd.com/women/your-guide-urinary-tract-infections