uti infections in men - Anatomy of the human urinary tract
2012-02-04
Anatomy of the human urinary tract
Our body is made up of several organs. Each organ has been assigned a specific task. Some organs work under the respiratory system, while some work under the digestive system. Our body also consists of few urinary organs that help in the secretion of body wastes. The urinary tract system is responsible for eliminating liquid waste products from the body.
The urinary system consists of four organs that are kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder and urethra. Each of these organs performs a specified task. They are located below the ribs and produce erythropoietin, a hormone that produces red blood cells inside the bone marrow.
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The kidney belongs to the upper urinary tract system and filters the body waste from the bloodstreams. This waste is converted into urine for the secretion. This urinary tract organ also filters out excess body nutrients for the excretory process. The kidneys are connected to two ureters. This tube like structure transports the filtered urine into the urinary bladder.
As soon as, the urine enters the urinary bladder, it is stored inside an elastic bag for secretion. The bladder expands itself till it is completely filled with urine. The urinary bladder is surrounded by controlled and uncontrolled sphincter muscles that initiates and prevents leakage of urine. Initially, the bladder is half full and waits till the urine gets filled completely.
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Once, the bladder gets filled with the urine, the brain sends impulses to the internal sphincter muscle to relax and let the urine flow into the urethra. Hence, the person feels the urge to urinate and heads to the washroom. Now, the external sphincter muscles are relaxed as soon as the individual is ready to secrete. Hence, the urethra opens and excretes the body waste.
Thus, the urinary tract system works in coordination to support effective functioning of the human body.
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otc treatments for a uti?
M. asked on Wed, 16 Sep, 2009
are there any over the counter treatments for a uti? i have no insurance so i was looking for a cheaper option to a perscription. also, can the health department write me a perscription for antibiotics? if so, how much will i most likely have to pay?
OK replied on Wed, 16 Sep, 2009
Drink water, and I think cranberry juice-ask when you call for an appointment what is best until you can get in to be seen.......Yes the health dept. can see you and treat you for UTI, call and make yourself an appointment, they are often backed up, so you'll need to tell them how severe your symptoms are so they can see you quickly...Most are income based which mean you would bring in a copy of your pay-check sub and that would determine how much you will pay for your doctors visit..If you make low enough then the services will be very cheap, you can ask them up front how much the visit is likely to cost based on your income.....Best wishes..:)
Colleen replied on Wed, 16 Sep, 2009
There are not any over-the-counter treatments for UTIs because they are caused by a bacterial infection and require treatment with an antibiotic, available only with a prescription. However, the antibiotics used to treat UTIs (ciprofloxacin or nitrofurantoin), as well as the urinary tract pain reliever (phenazopyridine) usually prescribed, are relatively inexpensive prescriptions, even without insurance. To get a prescription, in most areas there are clinics or offices that take patients on income-based fees which you may find affordable. It is very important that you get an antibiotic and treat your UTI because if left untreated, UTIs will progress to infect your urinary tract further and eventually will lead to a kidney infection if left untreated.
Cranberry juice is not an effective way to TREAT UTIs, and it is controversial whether or not it even effectively prevents UTIs. Until you are able to see a physician you should drink plenty of water and you also could buy phenazopyridine over-the-counter for pain relief (specifically for urinary tract pain). Do NOT take it for at least 8 hours before your appointment, as it may interfere with the UTI diagnostic test. Phenazopyridine will cause your urine to be orange or red in color. This product may be found in the feminine hygiene section of most pharmacies. If you are unsure if you have a UTI, there are home diagnostic tests also available in the feminine hygiene aisle.
Ixxidan replied on Wed, 16 Sep, 2009
Unfortunately, there are no good treatments for UTIs over the counter. Sometimes UTI's can resolve on their own but they frequently require antibiotics. I am notthat most health departments would see someone for a UTI, but there may be some free or discount clinics in your area that you could go to. UTI's are very easy to diagnose sometimes just based on your symptoms and sometimes by a simple urine test. I am not sure where exactly you live, but I know one of our local grocery stores (Schnucks) gives certain antibiotics like Ciprofloxacin for free. Of course you would need a prescription though. Also Walmart and Target offer discounted medicaitons along with many other places.
Cranberry juice is effective in preventing UTIs, but not in treating them. Phenazopyridine (Azo) is helpful in relieving the symptoms but does not treat the infection. Hope this helps you.
Smart Nurse replied on Wed, 16 Sep, 2009
This is what my own doctor tells me.
*LOTS of Purified water - Enough to make you pee every 1/2 hour.
*Cranberry Juice - NOT the kind with Sugar in it as Sugar feeds infections. Get the Sugarless Concentrate (comes in small glass bottle) and make it up yourself with purified water.
* Eliminate all sugar from your diet as well as starches (which turn to sugar which feeds the bacteria) for the first few days until you get it under control.
* No spices, coffee, tea, caffeine.
I do not know about the prescription / costs etc.
Get well soon. Good luck.
SN
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