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Is a UTI curable?

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UTI's are caused by bacteria. The bacteria enter the bladder by traveling up the urethra. Common irritants are e. coli from the rectum & chlamydia during sexual activity. Sexual arousal causes dilation of the urethra and allows the bacteria to enter. UTI's are curable, but recurrence is common. Various symptoms are possible. read more

Whatever may be the reason, UTI is an infection by bacteria.. hence curable with proper antibiotics. But the fact is that complicated UTI keeps recurring untill the basic defect is corrected. Everytime UTI occurs, it carries risk of renal function loss.. read more

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection of the urethra (urethritis), the bladder (cystitis), and/or the kidneys (pyelonephritis). UTI's are caused by bacteria. The bacteria enter the bladder by traveling up the urethra. read more

Urinary tract infections are a key reason why women are told to wipe from front to back after using the bathroom and why they are much more common in women than men. Over 50% of women will have at least one UTI in her lifetime, with up to 30% to 40% of UTIs recurring within six months after the initial episode. read more

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