Collection: URINARY TRACT INFECTION (FEMALE) - Causes, Symptoms & Treatments with Herbal | Ayurvedic | Supplements

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is a condition that arises when there is an infection in the urinary tract due to bacteria. The infection usually starts in the urethra and then travels to the bladder and other parts of the urinary tract. In this condition, there is a burning sensation while urinating and frequency of urination also increase. The condition is more common in females, as the size of the urethra is smaller.

Urinary Tract Infection Causes and Treatment

The main cause of UTI is bacteria which reside around the anus. Having more quantity of sour, bitter, salty, spicy, oily,  fried foods and having tea, coffee, and alcohol that aggravate the heat in the body, which leads to Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). Working in the sun or hot weather, excessive physical exertion, conditions like diabetes, HIV, bowel incontinence, kidney stones, reduced intake of fluids and pregnancy can also contribute to UTI. Sexual intercourses, unhygienic conditions, menopause, and spinal cord injury are also associated with UTI.