The cause of most urine infections is bacteria that settle around the urethra (urine tube) and then ascend into the rest of the urinary tract system. The condition ranges from cystitis (a mild but distressing inflammation of the bladder) to severe infections of the kidney. The urine infection test is a sterile rapid test to detect signs of infection. The test is fast & reliable and results are provided within two minutes. The test detects whether you have any of the signs of an infection in your urine such as protein, white blood cells (leukocytes) or nitrate. Included with the test are two test sticks and full easy to use instructions. What does the Urine Infection Test detect. Leukocytes The presence of leukocytes in urine is an important finding in inflammatory conditions of the kidneys and urinary tract. In most cases where there is bacterial UTI, leukocytes are found in the urine. Nitrite Nitrate eliminated via the urinary tract may only arise due to the conversion of nitrate into bacteria inside the urinary tract. So one of the most important symptoms of a bacterial UTI’s is the presence of nitrate in the urine. Protein The presence of protein in the urine is a frequent symptom in the case of kidney infections. How do I conduct the test · Open the foil test kit and remove the test kit · Collect a urine sample · Dip the test strip in to the urine sample · Remove the test strip from the urine and wait 60 seconds. · Compare the colour of the test strip to the enclosed instructions in order to obtain your result. What are the symptoms of urinary tract infections (UTI’s) Cystitis causes a frequent desire to urinate. Often only a small amount of urine is passed but there is a burning or scalding pain whilst urinating. It sometimes includes the involuntary passing of a small squirt of urine on coughing or laughing (stress incontinence). Sometime a little blood is passed in the urine, and affected people often have to get up during the night. Occasionally there are symptoms including fever, shivering, pain in the groin and general feeling of being unwell. This may mean the infection has spread to the kidneys. What causes UTI Urinary infections are caused by a number of germs. The most common germ is known as Escherichia coli, which normally lives in the bowel without causing harm. The infection may also be caused by other germs, including those acquired during sexual intercourse such as Chlamydia trachoma is, tichomonas vaginalis, Haemophilus vaginalis or Candida albicans. How are UTI’s treated Mild cystitis will usually go away by itself within 2-4 days without any treatment. You can use over the counter painkillers like paracetamol to help cope with the symptoms but always read the label. More serious forms of urinary tract infection may need treatment with antimicrobial drugs. However you may need to have some tests to rule out other possible causes before a treatment is prescribed. The drugs trimethoprim, Niitrofurantoin and ceflaexin are often used to treat urinary tract infections. Other common recommended treatments such as drinking more fluid have not been proven. However drinking at least two liters of water per day is good for your health. How do I stop it coming back A number of things are believed to help prevent urinary tract infections coming back, although there is little research evidence to support them: · By drinking a lot of fluid to help flush out your urinary system · Bu deliberately trying to empty your bladder after urinating seems complete. · By urinating after sexual intercourse. · By avoiding nylon underwear and vaginal deodorants. |
