UTI cases among women and children increase during extreme heat, doctor shares prevention tips

Summer is wreaking havoc on the well-being of women and children. A large number of women and children are suffering from urinary tract infections (UTIs), which demand timely intervention. A urinary tract infection happens when bacteria enter the urinary tract through the urethra and begin to multiply in the bladder. It can affect any part of the urinary system, including the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. According to Dr Ashwini Rathod, Consultant Obstetrician, Gynecologist, and Infertility Specialist, Ankura Hospital for Women and Child, Pune, in the scorching summer, the body loses more fluids through sweat, leading to dehydration, which invites UTIs in women and children. In women, even hormonal changes, tight clothing, and poor intimate hygiene can also raise the risk during the summer. Moreover, when it comes to children, UTIs are more common due to improper wiping, holding in urine for too long, or not drinking enough water.

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