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Postpartum UTIs are common due to childbirth pressure and hygiene issues. Neglecting them can cause severe kidney and pelvic problems. Dr Thulasidevi KC, senior consultant at Rajah Hospital, Chavakkad, explains.
Many people refrain from even mentioning this condition to doctors for fear of surgery.
Doctors warn that ignoring the symptoms due to embarrassment may lead to severe health problems.
Minor changes in faeces and urine may not be noticeable initially, but by the time they are recognized, the condition may have worsened.
Stress Incontinence surgery called Transobturator Tape (TOT) is a minimally invasive surgical technique that helps combat SUI.
Urine storage and emptying is complex coordination between bladder and urethra, and disturbances in the system due to childbirth, ageing, or other conditions can lead to urinary incontinence.
A UTI, also known as bladder infection, can be termed as a bacterial infection that occurs in the urinary tract affecting one's kidneys, uterus, bladder, and urethra.
Currently, bacterial infections in UTIs are confirmed via microbiological testing of a urine sample.
For the study, the researchers surveyed 68 men and 68 women between March and October 2018.
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