Urinary Tract Infections

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  • Created on: 19-10-23 11:51
Urine comes into contact with inflamed mucosa, causing pain and burning.
Dysuria
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Medical term for urinary frequency at night
Nocturia
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Common symptom seen in elderly patients with a UTI
Confusion
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Medical term for blood in urine
Hematuria
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Foreign body that significantly increases chances of a UTI
Catheter
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Urine can appear in this manner due to pus or build up of white blood cells
Cloudy
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Occurs in the presence of in dwelling or intermittent catheters
Bacteriuria
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The most common route of infection in females is via this pathway
Ascending
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Can indicate UTI in woman aged over 65+
Incontinence
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Post menopause, the absence of - is a risk factor for UTIs
Oestrogen
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Medical term for urinary frequency at night

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Nocturia

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Common symptom seen in elderly patients with a UTI

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Medical term for blood in urine

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Foreign body that significantly increases chances of a UTI

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