Urethra

inflammation or infection in the urinary tract. Bacterial infection is mostly the cause behind urinary tract infection. This infection can occur at any part of the urinary tract including kidney, bladder etc. The bacterial infects the urinary tract through urethra. In adults as well as children, bladder infection may be the possible cause behind the pain when passing

Urethritis What is urethritis? Urethritis is a medical term for inflammation of the urethra, which is located at the end of the urinary tract. The urethra is longer in males compared to females as it needs to travel down the length of the penis. When this region of the urinary tract becomes inflamed, patients develop burning on urination, pain, clear or purulent urethral discharge, and occasionally bleeding. Urethritis is most commonly seen in sexually active men. The most common cause of urethritis

This reflection case study will be discussing urinary continence management using Gibbs reflective framework (Gibbs,1988). This will include what is urinary incontinence management, the pathophysiology of urinary incontinence after stroke, how continence affect patient and current clinical practice and the role of the nurse and multi-disciplinary team within continence management. Also using the evidence based research and national guidelines. In accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council

during insertion of the catheter, during manipulation of the catheter or drainage system, around the catheter, and after removal. The difference between men and women regarding UTI’s related back to the human anatomy. A man’s urethra is 8 inches in length, while a woman’s urethra is 1.5 inches in length. Bacteria can quickly and easily make its way into a woman’s bladder. This is why there is a large percent of women UTI’s when used in comparison to men (Mayo Clinic Staff, 2012). Catheter-related

Arctostaphylos Uva-ursi or more commonly simply Uva-ursi, known in Latin as "Bear's Grape" due to bears inclinations towards eating the plant it grows on, is a leaf taken from a particularly sturdy winter evergreen shrub. This herb has been known of and utilized since the 2ndcentury as an effective UTI neutralizer. It is taken as an herbal supplement that has few contraindications with the exception of those with ineffective or inadequate urinary system function, as well as women who are pregnant

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Overview Judy Violet [pseudonym] is a twenty-year-old female who has presented to Emergency Care [EC] with a three day history of burning and pain when urinating. She reported urinating more frequently than usual and that her urine was cloudy. She reported lethargy and loss of appetite, but was accepting fluids. She denied fever, nausea, vomiting and flank pain. She reported two previous urinary tract infections [UTIs] in the past six months. She self-managed these with cranberry juice, so

Problem/Definition Microbes such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi enter the urethra and can cause a urinary tract infection. A “UTI” can occur in different parts of the urinary tract such as the kidneys, the ureter, the bladder or the urethra. They are more common in woman than in men. This is due to the females having a shorter urethra. According to Balentine (2015), “about 40% of women and 12% of men will experience a UTI in their lifetime”(p.1). It is because of the anatomical and physiological

system in your body which includes the bladder and kidneys makes urine and carries it out of your body. When germs get into the urinary tract system an infection is typically formed. UTI’s are usually caused when unwanted bacteria enters through the urethra and begins to multiply (www.mayoclinic.org). The bacteria that are normally found in the large intestine and feces are the most common source of a UTI. Sexual intercourse is one of the common causes of urinary tract infections for women, causing bacteria

Uropathogenic Escherichia coli is a strain of bacteria that is defined as primary the causative agent of infections in the urinary tract. Many strains of this bacteria are specifically adapted to overcome host defenses. The signs of a potential urinary tract infection include inflammation and shedding of the epithelial cells that line the urinary bladder. Importance Study into this field is crucial for human and animal populations around the world. The importance of studying this organism includes