Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are on the rise in India during the summer
months. UTIs are caused by bacteria entering the urinary tract, and can
result in painful urination, frequent urges to urinate, and lower abdominal
pain. While anyone can get a UTI, women are more prone to them due to their
shorter urethra. The increase in UTIs during summer is likely due to
dehydration, as people tend to drink less water in hot weather. Other risk
factors include holding in urine for long periods of time, not wiping
properly after using the bathroom, and using spermicidal products. To
prevent UTIs, it is recommended to drink plenty of water, urinate
frequently, wipe from front to back after using the bathroom, and avoid
using spermicidal products.
months. UTIs are caused by bacteria entering the urinary tract, and can
result in painful urination, frequent urges to urinate, and lower abdominal
pain. While anyone can get a UTI, women are more prone to them due to their
shorter urethra. The increase in UTIs during summer is likely due to
dehydration, as people tend to drink less water in hot weather. Other risk
factors include holding in urine for long periods of time, not wiping
properly after using the bathroom, and using spermicidal products. To
prevent UTIs, it is recommended to drink plenty of water, urinate
frequently, wipe from front to back after using the bathroom, and avoid
using spermicidal products.
