Each of the organs plays an important role in the overall functioning of the body. One of such organ system is the Urinary System. It removes the toxic fluid from the body. It comprises of kidneys, ureter, urinary bladder and urethra. Almost every individual suffers from some kind of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) at least once in their lifetime. The same can be treated in hospitals.

What is UTI?

UTI is any infection related to the urinary system. The primary pathogen for most of the UTI is E. coli. It resides in the bowel. Other major pathogens are Chlamydia and Mycoplasma. Non-pathogenic factors could be responsible for the same as well. This includes the use of catheter for a long duration.

Most of the UTIs affect the reproductive system and urethra, but spares the bladder. Since several of the UTIs are sexually transmitted, it is usually treated to couple in hospitals.

How serious can it get?

Usually UTIs are not very threatening. The immune system of the body deals with it on its own. Most of the infecting bacteria are flushed out of the system within 24 hours. But sometimes, these pathogens latch itself onto the inner lining of the uterus.

If effective treatment is not availed on time from a good and experienced urologist in Kolkata, it gets transformed into something more serious. Chronic kidney infection is most likely to occur for most of the UTI. Chronic kidney infection for a prolong period can ultimately cause permanent damage such as poor kidney function, kidney scar and high pressure in the kidney.

The most fatal condition that may arise is when the pathogens enter the bloodstream. This condition is called septicemia. Only an effective treatment from an experienced doctor, in the initial curable stage can save the life of the patient. It mostly comes down from oral medication to surgery.

Curing UTIs may sometimes get tricky; mainly due to the fact that often the primary source of infection remains out of treatment and the infection keeps recurring along with the treatment. Also, a person with a history of UTI is often more prone to develop UTI in the future. In this regard, several precautions and measures must be taken at the same time to ensure effective recovery.