Patient's question:
I usually pay attention to hygiene, and my diet is also quite regular. However, last week, when I started urinating, I often felt pain down there. Upon careful examination, it was found to be a urinary tract infection. What causes a urinary tract infection?Doctor's answer:
Urinary tract infections are caused by bacterial infections, commonly involving Gram-negative bacteria, particularly Escherichia coli, but they can also be caused by Proteus or anaerobic bacteria, among others. The recurrence of infections is often due to the patient's weakened immune system, which makes it difficult to effectively combat the bacterial infection. It is necessary to identify the pathogen and use antibiotics targeted at the specific pathogen for treatment. Timely treatment is essential.