subject: Urinary Tract Infections (uti) Can Be The Reason Some Men Suffer From Urinary Incontinence [print this page] Urinary tract infections in men can be the bottom line reason
behind urinary incontinence in men. Urinary incontinence is
the inability to manage or control urine voiding or the
passing of urine. There are several known reasons for urinary
incontinence in men such as an enlarged prostate gland or a
faulty nerve signal that is suppose to notify the bladder to
empty itself of all content or urine, and of course a
dysfunctional bladder that is misbehaving.
There are a number of ways men can contract a urinary tract
infection (UTI) and in many cases be none the wiser about it.
Urinary tract infection is caused by bacteria; bacteria that
has entered the body through some opening or cavity and has
settle in the urinary tract. The urinary tract consist of the
kidneys, ureter tubes (2), and bladder that makes up the
upper tact, and the bladder neck and the urethra makes up the
lower tact. The urethra runs from the lower section of the
bladder through the prostate gland and continues through the
male organ where it dispels all urine. However when the
urinary tract becomes infected it will in most cases disrupt
the ordinarily smooth process of the body removing urine from
itself.
Urinary tract infections occur when bacteria, in particular
Escherichia or E coli enters the urinary tract. Bacteria
oftentimes enter the urinary tract through the urethra that
runs from the bladder through the prostate gland and
continues on through the male organ as mention above. Sexual
intercourse, internal catheters, genetics, diabetes and
cystitis or bladder infection are some of the known ways men can contract a
urinary tract infection.Once the bacteria is inside of
the body it can settle or make its home wherever it chooses;
if it decides to settle in the urinary tract then it becomes
a urinary tract infection. In many cases of urinary tract
infection the bacteria will settle somewhere around the neck
of the bladder or what is known as the lower urinary tract
(LUT), however it might choose to travel up the urinary tract
to the bladder where it will infect the bladder (cystitis).
It can continue up stream by traveling from the bladder
through the ureter tubes and finally resting inside the
kidneys.
The kidneys can become infected with the bacteria and this
could lead to very complicated problems if not treated
immediately. Kidney infections can lead to such dangerous
consequences as kidney failure. A urinary tract infection
left to propagate within the kidneys can severely damage the
kidneys to the point that dialysis or a kidney transplant are
the only alternatives. That is why it is imperative that men
who are experiencing some sort of problem with voiding or
passing urine should consult their doctor right away!
In many cases where the patient has sought help early doctors can
in most cases prescribe some type of antibiotics to kill the
infection. After speaking with the patient and running a few
test most physicians can determine what antibiotic would be
most appropriate to best fight the infection. When a urinary
tract infection is left untreated it can cause a whole lot of
damage that could have been prevented if the patient had
sought medical help early on. That is the number one reason
why men who are experiencing some type of problem voiding
and/or voiding more than normal should consult with their
primary care giver as quickly as possible. When it comes to
treating and managing urinary incontinence time is of the
essence. Getting to your doctor in a timely manner can make
the difference between possibly being cured and the
possibility of losing your kidneys...it is just that serious.
When a urinary tract infection is left untreated it can
infect the urethra that carries the urine from the bladder
through the male organ and out the body. An infected urethra
will not; cannot, function at optimum level; nor should it be
expected to. Bacteria left uncontested can be the underlining
cause why urine passing becomes severely restricted. The urethra is a passage
way that allows urine to pass through it unobstructed when it is unencumbered
by bacteria such as Escherichia or e-coli, but when the urethra has
become infected by deadly bacteria such as the e coli strain;
allowing urine to pass can reach the point of impossibility
and the resulting dilemma can only be corrected through
invasive surgery.
When urinary tract infections enter the bladder it is known
as cystitis, the bladder becomes inflamed and diseased. This
too can lead to urinary incontinence in men as well as an
infected urethra. When the bladder becomes infected it can
lose its ability to receive nerve signals that tell it when
it is suppose to relieve itself of its content or urine. When
infected the detrusor muscles inside of the bladder or
bladder walls can begin acting erratic and violently
squeezing to force the urine out of the bladder when it
hasn't received any nerve signals from the brain at all.
When that happens it can force the person to rush quickly to
the bathroom to urinate; in most cases he'll never make it. This particular scenario
is played out time and time again in the lives of men who suffer from urinary
incontinence. This is a classical case of urge or urgency incontinence in men. A
simple urinary tract infection left untreated can certainly lead to episodes like
this. This is why many physicians as well as urologist can
sometimes become so angry when they see situations where if
the patient had only come in for early treatments things
could have turned out so differently---so much better.
In conclusion, urinary tract infections are treatable
conditions that can and should be treated as quickly as
possible. It is believed that less than thirty percent of men
who suffer with some type of urinary incontinence seek
medical help in the early stages of urinary tract infection.
That means about seventy percent of men who suffer with
urinary incontinence are receiving no treatment whatsoever!
And that's a shame because in all but a very few cases,
urinary tract infections will continue to spread and do
damage within the urinary tract.
A urinary tract infection can lead to death if left untreated
or if it is not treated in a timely manner. When the kidneys become
severely infected to the point they are no longer
useful---you have waited too long. Dialysis treatments will
keep you alive for a while and then that's it. A kidney
transplant might be possible if you can find a donor---if your
body won't reject the new kidney. My friend, don't allow a very small
problem that's treatable turn into a life and death struggle.
Don't do it. Be smart and seek medical help while you still can.
by: D. 'Raye Samoth
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