What are the causes of acute urinary tract infection in women?

Due to their different physiological structures, women are more susceptible to physiological infections in their genitals than men. If pathogens infect the body and are not treated in time, it will be more dangerous to the human body. Frequent urination, urgency, and pain during urination are the main clinical manifestations of urinary tract infection. So, do you know what causes acute urinary tract infections in women?

The reason why women are more susceptible to urinary tract infections is primarily due to their special body structure. The female urethral opening is near the perineum, the urethral sphincter is weaker and the urethra is shorter and wider than that of men, with a length of only 3-5 cm. Therefore, bacteria can easily rise along the urethral opening to the bladder and cause inflammation. At the same time, local irritation around the urethra, gynecological diseases, and changes in sex hormones can all lead to changes in the vaginal and urethral mucosa, facilitating the invasion of pathogenic bacteria. Women's vulva has a lot of sweat glands, especially in the hot and humid summer. If it is not properly cared for, the vulva will easily remain moist for a long time, and bacteria will multiply very quickly at this time.

What are the symptoms of urinary tract infection in women? Traditional Chinese medicine summarizes the five most common manifestations:

1. Frequent urination, urgency, always wanting to go to the toilet, especially urgent when you feel it, but not much urine each time you go;

2. Painful urination, burning or stinging sensation during urination;

3. Feeling of heaviness and distension in the lower abdomen;

4. Urine has a bad odor, is turbid and/or red;

5. Fatigue, fever, and chills. If you experience the above symptoms, you must seek medical attention promptly.

Now we know why women are prone to urinary tract infections. Women's vulva has particularly abundant sweat glands, especially in the hot and humid summer. If not properly cared for, the vulva can easily remain moist for a long time, and bacteria can multiply particularly quickly at this time.

Dear female friends, now you know the factors that cause infection. Please be sure to pay attention to protecting your body. Only with a healthy body can you enjoy a better life. It is recommended that all women should take good care of their personal hygiene, pay attention to eating less unclean food, take a bath and change underwear every day, which is a must, and they should also exercise.