UTI

Question 1

Definition

Answer 1

Infection in either the upper or lower renal symptom.

Question 2

Changes in pregnancy

Answer 2

Increased volume due to the more blood volume therfore the kidneys have to work harder to filter. Glucose is unable to filter as we so we have glycosuria. Progesterone relaxes the bladder more chance for bacteria to grow.
Eostrogen makes the endothelium of the bladder more prone to trauma and infections.

Question 3

Sympto. S

Answer 3

Disuria- damage to the endothelium
Urine becomes more acidic. 
Polyuria
Dark urine smelling
Fever 
Abdo pain

Question 4

Treatments

Answer 4

Antibiotics - ceflaxine must do an MSU to find whether it’s fungal low vaginal swab. Hydration cranberry juice.