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A Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is an infection caused when microbes are present in any part of the urinary tract. Most of the time it refers to an infection of the kidney (called pyelonephritis,) urinary bladder (cystitis) or urethra (urethritis.)\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
The following article contains affiliate links.\u00a0 That means, if you purchase a product through one of the links, I make a commission at no additional cost to you.\u00a0 I appreciate it each time you click on or make a purchase from one of my links.\u00a0 Thank you for your support.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t The urinary system is made up of the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra.\u00a0<\/p> Two kidneys are located under the ribs, near the middle of the back. Our kidneys are very important to a healthy internal environment. They:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t The ureters are narrow tubes that carry urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder.\u00a0<\/p> The bladder is a triangular shaped hollow organ located in the lower abdomen, just above and behind the pelvic bone. Its purpose is to store urine, allowing us to control its release. A normal healthy bladder can store up to two cups of urine for between two to five hours. Urine exits the bladder and the body through the urethra.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t The urethra is the exit tube for urine. It varies in size between men and women. In men, the urethra passes through the penis and is about 8 inches long. In women it is only about 1.5 inches and is in the labial opening, very close to and above the vaginal opening.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t Urinary infections are the most common infection in humans, with women at higher risk than men. It is estimated that between 50% and 60% of all females will experience a urinary tract infection in their lives. Many, up to 40%, have reoccurring infections within 3 to 6 months. Female children and even infants are as susceptible as adults, with the risk increasing during pregnancy and after menopause.\u00a0<\/p> Men can and do get infections of the urinary system, but it is far less frequent because the most common entry point for the fungus or bacteria is through the urethra. And as stated earlier, men have a much longer urethra than women.\u00a0<\/p> The most common bacterial culprit is Escherichia coli <\/em>also known as E-coli, which is a naturally occurring bacteria of the bowel. It is estimated that E-coli is responsible for almost 90% of all urinary tract infections. That said, when the flora of either the bowel or the vagina is \u201coff,\u201d the risk is higher.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\tAbout the Urinary System<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
About Urinary Tract Infections<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Causes of Urinary Tract Infections<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t