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Urinary tract infections are most commonly treated by antibiotic prescription. Frequently prescribed antibiotics include [8]: | |||
*Nitrofurantoin | |||
*Amoxicillin | |||
*Trimethoprim | |||
*Fluoroquinolones | |||
Antibiotics are usually taken anywhere from 3 days to 10 days, depending on severity of symptoms, comorbidities, complications of infection, and dosage [1] [8]. Overutilization of antibiotics is a common issue, particularly in hospitals and long term facilities, which may cause patients to develop resistance to the medication over time [1]. <br> Alternative treatment includes the use of probiotics, ensuring proper hydration, drinking cranberry juice, and urinating frequently [2] [5] [9]. Using a heating pad on the patient’s lower back or abdomen may also help the symptoms of the UTI [9]. Surgery may be required in the presence of an anatomical abnormality [8]. <br><br> | |||
== Physical Therapy Management (current best evidence) == | == Physical Therapy Management (current best evidence) == | ||
Revision as of 03:35, 22 March 2016
Original Editors - Students from Bellarmine University's Pathophysiology of Complex Patient Problems project.
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Definition/Description[edit | edit source]
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Etiology/Causes[edit | edit source]
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Systemic Involvement[edit | edit source]
Urinary Tract infections that are left untreated may lead to many complications, including urosepsis, systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS), and chronic kidney infections. Sepsis associated with UTIs often requires hospitalization [5]. Urosepsis spreads into the bloodstream from its origin in the urinary tract. Kidney infections also progress to the blood stream, referred to as septicemia [9]. This complication can be life threatening. Systemic inflammatory response syndrome can also become life threatening if treatment fails. SIRS is usually the first incidence of multi-organ failure [10].
Medical Management (current best evidence)[edit | edit source]
Urinary tract infections are most commonly treated by antibiotic prescription. Frequently prescribed antibiotics include [8]:
- Nitrofurantoin
- Amoxicillin
- Trimethoprim
- Fluoroquinolones
Antibiotics are usually taken anywhere from 3 days to 10 days, depending on severity of symptoms, comorbidities, complications of infection, and dosage [1] [8]. Overutilization of antibiotics is a common issue, particularly in hospitals and long term facilities, which may cause patients to develop resistance to the medication over time [1].
Alternative treatment includes the use of probiotics, ensuring proper hydration, drinking cranberry juice, and urinating frequently [2] [5] [9]. Using a heating pad on the patient’s lower back or abdomen may also help the symptoms of the UTI [9]. Surgery may be required in the presence of an anatomical abnormality [8].
Physical Therapy Management (current best evidence)[edit | edit source]
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American Urological Association
http://www.auanet.org/education/adult-uti.cfm
NYU School of Medicine Department of Urology
http://www.med.nyu.edu/urology/patient-care-information/conditions-we-treat/recurrent-urinary-tract-infections#diagnosis
European Association of Neurology
http://uroweb.org/wp-content/uploads/19-Urological-infections_LR2.pdf
Choices in Health
http://choicespc.net/physical-therapy-for-urinary-problems-and-pelvic-floor-dysfunction/
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