How to check for urinary tract infection?

Urinary tract infection is not unfamiliar to most people. Its typical symptoms are urinary urgency, pain, and frequent urination, accompanied by urethral discomfort. So, many people may be concerned about this question, that is, how to check urinary tract infection? Urinary tract infection is divided into upper urinary tract infection and lower urinary tract infection. They should be checked in time and the right medicine should be prescribed. Next, let’s talk specifically about how to check this disease.

A physical examination should be done first, including examination of the genitourinary and external genital organs; examination of the abdomen and kidney areas. Pelvic and rectal examinations are helpful in identifying other concurrent diseases. Then the laboratory tests include routine blood tests, routine urine tests, urine smear microscopy for bacteria, midstream urine bacterial culture + drug sensitivity, blood bacterial culture + drug sensitivity, renal function tests, etc. Then there are imaging examinations including ultrasound, abdominal plain film, intravenous pyelography, etc., and CT or MRI examinations can be selected if necessary.

In terms of specific treatment, the treatment plan for complicated urinary tract infection depends on the severity of the disease. In addition to antimicrobial treatment, it is also necessary to simultaneously address anatomical and functional abnormalities of the urinary system and treat other underlying diseases. If necessary, nutritional support therapy is also required. If the condition is severe, hospitalization is usually required.

First of all, the underlying diseases such as diabetes and urinary tract infarction should be controlled promptly and effectively. If necessary, joint treatment with relevant professional doctors such as endocrinologists is needed. Otherwise, it is difficult to cure the disease with antibiotics alone. Second, treat with broad-spectrum intravenous antibiotics empirically. During the medication period, the treatment plan should be adjusted in time according to changes in the condition and/or the results of bacterial drug sensitivity tests. Some patients may need combination therapy, and the course of treatment should be at least 10 to 14 days.

It is very important to prevent urinary tract infection. As a man, the first thing to do is to maintain a positive and optimistic attitude, maintain plenty of energy, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, participate in more physical exercise and sports, and if conditions permit, you should also do morning exercises. Then don’t stay up late.