Urinary Tract Infection

Some women get them rarely, while others get them regularly: urinary tract infections. A urinary tract infection is caused by bacteria that have entered the urinary tract, where they trigger an uncomfortable and painful infection. For many women, urinary tract infections recur. They are usually triggered by the body’s own bacteria, most commonly E. coli, a bacterium that is normally found in the intestines. The risk of infection is higher in women than in men because the female urethra is shorter. Symptoms include pain and a burning sensation when urinating; blood in the urine is common, and the person affected often feels generally unwell. What can you do? Keeping your genital area clean and healthy reduces the risk of urinary tract infections. Bacteria have a harder time multiplying in a healthy and strong vaginal environment. When using the restroom, you should always wipe from front to back with toilet paper. Women, in particular, often experience symptoms of an uncomplicated bladder infection after visiting a swimming pool or spending a day at the beach. You should avoid getting chilled after swimming. Wet swimwear should therefore be changed immediately after swimming. If a doctor diagnoses an uncomplicated bladder infection, the patient can discuss with the doctor whether the infection needs to be treated with an antibiotic or if there might be alternatives. Here at our pharmacy, we offer a wide selection of alternatives for treating uncomplicated urinary tract infections. Emergency dispensing (late in the evening or on weekends) is also possible following a thorough consultation with the pharmacist. Stop by and let our knowledgeable staff advise you.