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Can I die of urinary tract infection?
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Actress Tania Roberts died last week following complications of urinary tract infection.
What are the warning signs that need to be heeded and how should the inflammation be treated so that it does not worsen?
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Sunday, 10 January 2021, 06:31
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It all started with urinary tract infection.
The late actress Tanya Roberts (Photo: AP)
Actress Tanya Roberts, who became famous following her role in the TV series' 70s Show 'as well as as a Bond girl, died last week at the age of 65 after a few days' hospitalization.
Representatives on her behalf told the media that the cause of death was related to a urinary tract infection that became entangled and spread to her kidneys, gallbladder, liver and eventually also caused a blood infection.
Urinary tract infections are a very common cause and statistics speak for at least 1 in 5 women who will experience urinary tract infection at some point in their lives, but it can also happen to men.
Many and many who have heard the reports of the cause of Roberts' death must have wondered how they did not know to this day that urinary tract infection can be a life-threatening condition and what are the signs that signal this risk?
This is what is important to know:
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Urinary tract infection can spread to other organs
First, it is important to understand how urinary tract inflammation develops in the first place: Bacteria enter the urinary tract, which also includes the bladder and kidneys.
Most often, this infection begins in the urethra, and the bacteria begin to multiply once they are in the urinary tract.
In the vast majority of cases the infection is manifested in the bladder, but it can in principle occur in any part of the urinary tract.
In case the inflammation is accompanied by symptoms such as fever, vomiting or confusion - seek immediate treatment.
Urinary tract infection (Photo: ShutterStock)
In some cases, especially if left untreated, the inflammation can spread to the kidneys or other parts of the body and sometimes even reach the bloodstream.
Complications that can occur as a result of such a condition include: Permanent kidney damage and sepsis.
As part of the body's response to infection, it releases chemicals into the bloodstream that aim to fight the infection.
Sepsis develops when the body's response to these chemicals goes awry and goes out of balance and then there is a danger of damaging the vital organs.
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Symptoms
The symptoms of urinary tract infection can vary greatly from person to person and depending on the location of the urinary tract infection and it is not always easy to guess that it is an inflammation.
If the inflammation is in the kidneys, you may feel pain on the side.
Sometimes symptoms such as fever, nausea or vomiting will also accompany.
Inflammation based on the bladder causes a feeling of pressure in the pelvis or discomfort in the lower abdomen.
Sometimes you will notice changes in the urine itself: blood in the urine, pain or burning when urinating.
When the inflammation is in the urethra, the sensations will be burning when urinating and secreting.
Other symptoms of urinary tract infection are: urinary incontinence, frequency of urination and cloudy or foul-smelling urine.
In some cases urinary tract infections can also cause confusion, fatigue or pain during intercourse.
In most cases the treatment of inflammation will be done using antibiotics.
A woman holds a urine sample (Photo: ShutterStock)
If you experience or experience these symptoms, contact your family doctor for treatment, but especially in cases where the symptoms include fever, vomiting and confusion, it is recommended that you seek immediate treatment, at the hotline or in the emergency room.
In most cases the treatment will include prescription antibiotics that will treat the infection.
If you think you have a urinary tract infection, there is no need to stress, in most cases it is not a life-threatening condition.
Cases of urinary tract infection that are complicated to death are very rare and should not happen, but it is definitely a medical condition that should not be ignored and it is best to treat it as soon as possible.
There are several habits that can be adopted to reduce the risk of developing urinary tract infections:
It is recommended to empty the bladder after sexual contact, to flush out potentially harmful bacteria
In the bathroom, always wipe in front-to-back motion
Be sure to drink plenty of water
If you suffer from frequent urinary tract infections, you may want to try to change the type of contraceptive you use (if any) or the feminine hygiene products (tampons, pads, etc.)
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