Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a major health problem that constantly bothers many people regardless of age, whether in summer or winter. It is a bacterial infection that occurs in our bladder, urethra, or kidneys. Its main symptoms are severe burning while urinating, pain in the lower abdomen, frequent urination, and urine that has a strong odor and yellow color. This disease is more common in women than men. Here are the 5 main scientific reasons behind it:
E. coli Bacterial Infection: The most important scientific reason for pus in the urine is the bacteria Escherichia coli. These bacteria, which are naturally found in the human colon and around the anus, enter the urethra due to carelessness and multiply there and spread to the bladder. This causes pus and swelling.
Dehydration: When you do not drink enough water every day, the production of urine in the body decreases. When urine is stagnant in the bladder for a long time, a favorable environment is created for bacteria to grow there. If you drink enough water, these bacteria will be naturally flushed out of the body by urinating.
Female Anatomy: Women are more than 50 percent more likely to get UTIs than men. The urethra in women is very short (only about 4 centimeters). In addition, the anus and urethra are located very close together. Therefore, bacteria can easily spread to the bladder. After menopause, the decrease in estrogen hormone can also reduce bacterial resistance.
Holding urine for a long time: Many people have the habit of holding it in for a long time when they need to urinate due to work or while traveling. This is very dangerous. When the bladder is swollen for a long time, its muscles become weak and bacteria multiply rapidly. This can quickly lead to a serious infection.
Diabetes and low immunity: People with chronic diabetes have high levels of glucose (sugar) in their urine. This glucose becomes an excellent food for bacteria and causes them to grow rapidly. Along with this, in people with low immunity and those with kidney stones, pus can form due to the obstruction of the natural flow of urine.
