What Is The Role Of Urinary Tract For Keeping The Body Healthy?

The urinary system plays a crucial role in keeping your body healthy and free of toxins and unwanted fluids. Two kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder and the urethra constitute the urinary system. All the blood in our body is filtered through the kidneys and wastes, toxins and excess water are filtered. The residual fluid is transported from the kidneys to the urinary bladder through thin muscle tubes called ureters. This waste fluid or urine collects in the bladder until it leaves the body through the urethra during urination.

However, the urinary tract is susceptible to a large number of dysfunctions and ailments. Although the symptoms of urinary system problems differ according to the disease, there are some common indications which are:

·         Any change in the amount, frequency, color and smell of urine.

·         Pain and burning sensation when urinating.

·         The need to urinate all the time even though there is very little urine that passes every time.

·         Fever that does not go away after 4-5 days.

·         Blood in the urine.

·         Swelling or edema in the body. Swelling in the face, hands, feet, ankles.

·         Weakness, extreme fatigue, dizziness, nausea, vomiting and shortness of breath.

·         Pain in the sides of lower back.

·         Severe skin rashes, metallic taste in the mouth.

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, don’t delay in consulting the best urologist in Pakistan.

A common condition that affects the urinary system is urinary tract infection. It is also known as acute cystitis or bladder infection. It occurs when the bladder and urethra become infected with the e-coli bacteria causing inflammation and irritation. UTI affects both men and women, although it occurs more in women. More than half of the women should have had UTI at least once in their lives.

Causes of Urinary Infection

There may be several causes for urinary infection:

•   In women, the anus is much closer to the opening of the urethra. This increases the chances of bacteria entering the urinary tract substantially.

•  During menopause, the lining of the woman's urethra becomes thinner and the chances of infection increase.

•   If the bladder does not empty completely, the chances of infection increase in the bladder. This is especially common in pregnant women and men with an enlarged prostate or BPH.

Moreover, urinary tract infections can be detected by doing a routine urine test and a urine culture test. Urinary tract infection is treated with the help of antibiotics. The patient should drink plenty of fluids to eliminate the infection.

Most of the time, kidney ailments show no symptoms until an advanced stage arrives. Most kidney diseases damage the nephrons, the millions of small filtration units that make up the kidney, leaving the kidney unable to remove waste.

For example, chronic kidney disease or CKD is a condition in which renal function deteriorates over time. This can be congenital or it can be caused by diabetes, blood pressure or old age. Very often, the loss of renal function is mild to moderate and goes unnoticed by the patient. In advanced cases, it leads to kidney failure. The best urologists manage it by controlling the cause of CKD, which can be high blood pressure or diabetes. Medications and dietary restrictions are prescribed to reduce protein in the urine and prevent further deterioration of the kidneys. In extreme cases of kidney failure, dialysis or kidney transplantation may be required.

Tips for a healthy urinary system

•  Drink lots of fluids, a minimum of 8 glasses of water in one day.
•  Reduce the intake of excess salt in your diet.
• Eat a diet with a substantial amount of fodder. This will help to evacuate easily and eliminate constipation. Severe constipation is sometimes related to incontinence.
•   Maintain good personal hygiene.

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