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Is a Urinary Tract Infection an Early Symptom of Kidney Stones?

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Is a Urinary Tract Infection an Early Symptom of Kidney Stones?

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The human body’s urinary tract is divided into 2 parts: 1. The upper tract (including the kidneys and the ureter) and 2. The lower tract (including the bladder and urethra). A. THE LOWER TRACT According to most doctors and physicians it is relatively easier to treat lower tract infections. Urinary tract infections (UTI) involving the lower tract are actually bacterial infections. Although your urine is technically bacteria free, bacteria may still be introduced to this in other ways. Ways you can get infected the lower tract includes: 1. Catheterizations and sexual intercourse are some of the source of the bacteria that gets introduced in the urine and further results to urinary tract infections. 2. Compromised functions of the body. Such is the case for diabetics, for instance. For those with diabetes, the nerve damage to the bladder prevents it from contracting properly and emptying the bladder completely. 3. HIV or other diseases patients, which result to suppressed immunity may als

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