Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

Discussion Post Week ten NURS 6501, N-21 Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are usually caused by bacteria and are common. Symptoms of both upper and lower infections are similar; therefore, it is important for advanced practice nurses (APNs) to be able to determine the pathophysiology of upper and lower UTIs. The purpose of this discussion is to evaluate the similarities and differences between upper and lower UTIs, clinical manifestations, treatments, and factors affecting all of these things. UTIs are infections that may occur anywhere in the urinary tract such as the urethra, bladder, ureters, and kidneys. Typically UTIs are caused by bacteria from the gut flora and are inflammation of the urinary epithelium.

• Nausea. • Abdominal swelling, pain, or tenderness. • Dehydration. Dehydration can make you tired and thirsty, have a dry mouth, and urinate less frequently. DIAGNOSIS This condition is diagnosed with a medical history and physical exam.

From the scenarios provided, I have chosen scenario 2, Susan the 22-year-old art student and her history of urinary tract infection and thrush. I have chosen to examine, using the PICO method, whether or not her decision to take cranberry juice will affect her diagnosis and treatment of the urinary tract infection, and whether or not it will affect her chances of developing thrush again.

Sporadically, this can become serious and progress into pneumonia. A bacterial infection can be treated by a round of antibiotics but can occasionally become life-threatening, particularly in the frail and elderly. However, because some bacterial infections can produce signs and symptoms similar to influenza, bacterial infections should be considered and appropriately treated, if suspected.

According to the CDC (Center For Disease Control) website, Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted disease or STD. It is a disease that can be contracted by either men or women. It is safe to say that it does way more harm to a female body than that of a male. It can cause serious, permanent damage to a woman 's reproductive system, which as we know if necessary for procreation and the replenishing of the population. This disease can also make it difficult or impossible for her to get pregnant later on. Though the effects on the human body are very harmful, is very easily cured by antibiotics.

Signs and Symptoms: In women, the main symptoms of chlamydia are: - Vaginal run. - Vaginal bleeding. - Abdominal pain. - Pain during sex. - Burning or pain when urinating.

Multi Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a strand of Staphylococcus aureus that has become resistant to many commonly used antibiotics. Staphylococcus aureus is an infectious disease that is mostly harmless. However, upon entering the body, it can cause various types of infections in almost any part or organ system within the body. These infections include skin infections, invasive infections, and in rare cases it may cause illness.

Streptococcus is often known as bacteria, that can affect a person’s throat. Often time’s people are unaware that this bacterium can also affect genital areas. Strep group B is commonly found in the vaginal, anal and rectal area of the body. This bacterium can affect 25 % of people, including pregnant women.

Urinary incontinence, the loss of bladder control, can also be called enuresis is a problem with many different age groups. This is caused by sympathetic dysfunction. Sympathetic dysfunction affects many systems of the body such as the the cardiovascular, reproductive, and even urinary. Enuresis is a medical term used more towards children meaning involuntary urination, referred to bedwetting most of the time (Silverthorn, 2013). The International Continence Society defines incontinence as “a condition in which involuntary loss of urine is a social or hygienic problem and is objectively demonstrated (Viktrup, 1993).” Incontinence is also very common once a woman becomes pregnant and throughout postpartum. Postpartum is the six week period

Bacteria, fungi, viruses and parasites cause meningitis and encephalitis. Although, meningitis can be caused by any of those four infectious causes, it is most often caused by a bacterial or viral infection. Pneumococcal meningitis is the most common form of meningitis and is a bacterial infection. The disease is caused by the bacteria called Streptococcus Pneumoniae. It can also lead to pneumonia, sinus infections and blood poisoning.

Even with being observant and watching for the obvious signs and symptoms of a UTI, it is important we also are aware that UTIs can be symptomatic or asymptomatic (Hälleberg Nyman, Johansson, Persson & Gustafsson, 2011). Signs and symptoms of a UTI can include frequent pain and/or burning during urination, polyuria, increased urgency, nocturia, hematuria, incontinence, and suprapubic, back, or pelvic pain (Paul, Day & Williams, 2016). UTIs need to be treated promptly to prevent renal damage, and/or potential septic shock. We also need to be aware of the different risk factors that

The increase of contracting infections in acute settings and intensive care units is currently of great concern. If these infections go untreated, it can consequently cause the loss of life, and increase mortality and morbidity. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will not pay for infections that were acquired during a hospital stay. This affects hospitals, preventing them from being financially fruitful.

South University Jane Emond NTR 2050 Dr. Weintraub August 3, 2015   The five senses, sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell. All amazing on their own, but when all are working independently of each other properly people can function pretty well. However, when the slightest disruption interferes with how our senses work properly life can become pretty unbearable at times. Just to name a few issues such as the common cold, seasonal allergies, conjunctivitis, and ear infections can very easily cause the balanced system to go out of whack.

4. What is the cause of the disease in question 1? Genes and Immune system. The genes that control your immune system signals get mixed up. Instead of protecting your body from invaders as it 's designed to do, it promotes inflammation

Lastly there is the physiological disease an example of this is asthma and diabetes. 1.1 An infectious disease is caused by organisms, such as viruses, fungi and bacteria. Organisms can live in our body, this can play a big part by making it dangerous for us in certain circumstances, or sometimes helpful as these live in and on our bodies. A high amount of infectious diseases is passed on through person to