Patient's question:
I am 35 years old this year, working in an office management position. Although it is relatively easy, I sit in front of the computer all day, which can be quite monotonous. As a result, I have contracted various illnesses. Since having my child, I have been experiencing severe abdominal pain. Although I have undergone thorough medical examinations at the hospital, the doctors said everything was fine. However, recently, my symptoms of frequent urination and urgency have worsened.Doctor's answer:
Frequent urination, urinary urgency, and dysuria (which may also include incomplete emptying or hematuria) are collectively referred to as "bladder irritation syndrome" in medicine. These are typical symptoms of "lower urinary tract bacterial infection." The majority of urinary tract infections are caused by descending transmission. Bacteria travel backward from the perineum through the urethra into the bladder and can even spread to the kidneys via the ureters, causing inflammation in these areas. In women, the short and wide anterior urethra, combined with factors such as menstruation, sexual activity, and early pregnancy, makes it easier for bacteria to invade. Additionally, urinary tract obstruction (such as stones or tumors), vesicoureteral reflux, various iatrogenic urethral invasive procedures (such as catheterization or cystoscopy), and various chronic diseases (such as diabetes or glomerulonephritis) are all significant factors that make it easier for bacteria to invade the urinary tract and cause sepsis.