Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease characterized by hyperglycemia. Long-term hyperglycemia can lead to the decline of immune function and various infections, among which lower urinary tract infection is one of the common complications of diabetic patients. Lower urinary tract infections, including cystitis and urethritis, bring great discomfort and distress to patients. Therefore, it is of great significance to understand the clinical signs and preventive measures of diabetes mellitus with lower urinary tract infection for the protection of patients’ health.
1. Clinical signs 1. Frequent, urgent and painful
urination When
diabetic patients are accompanied by lower urinary tract infection, the most typical symptoms are frequent urination, urgency and pain in urination. Because inflammation stimulates the urethral mucosa, patients will have symptoms such as increased frequency of urination, urgency of urination, and pain in the urethra during urination. 2. Abnormal
urine The
patient’s urine may be turbid, red, purulent or odorous. This is due to the proliferation of bacteria in urine, the increase of inflammatory cells and the change of urine composition. 3. Pain
in the lower abdomen
Some patients may have pain or discomfort in the lower abdomen, which may be paroxysmal or persistent, sometimes accompanied by nausea, vomiting and other symptoms. 4. Systemic symptoms
For patients with severe infection, fever, chills, fatigue and other systemic symptoms may occur. This is due to the systemic inflammatory response caused by bacterial invasion of the blood. 5. Fluctuation
of blood sugar
Lower urinary tract infection may also cause fluctuations in blood sugar, resulting in increased or decreased blood sugar. Therefore, diabetic patients need to closely monitor their blood sugar levels during treatment.
2. Prevention and control measures 1. Actively control blood sugar
.
Controlling blood sugar is the key to prevent and treat diabetes mellitus with lower urinary tract infection. Under the guidance of doctors, patients should use hypoglycemic drugs rationally to control blood sugar within the ideal range. At the same time, pay attention to dietary adjustment, avoid high-sugar, high-fat diet, moderate intake of protein, cellulose and other nutrients. 2. Anti-infective treatment
For patients with lower urinary tract infection, appropriate antibiotics should be selected for anti-infective treatment according to the results of urine bacterial culture and drug sensitivity test. During the treatment, the patient’s condition should be closely observed and the treatment plan should be adjusted in time. 3. Pay attention to personal hygiene
Diabetic patients should keep the perineum clean and dry, change their underwear regularly, and avoid using public facilities such as public baths and bath towels. Urination and cleaning should be carried out in time after sexual life to reduce the chance of bacterial invasion into the urethra. 4. Enhance immunity
Diabetic patients should strengthen exercise to improve their physical fitness and immunity. Proper exercise can promote blood circulation and metabolism, help reduce inflammation and accelerate recovery. 5. Regular follow-up
Diabetic patients should be followed up regularly in hospital for urine routine, blood sugar, renal function and other examinations in order to detect and deal with complications such as urinary tract infection in time. 6. Health education
Health education for diabetic patients should be
strengthened to improve their awareness of the disease and self-management ability. Through publicity and education, patients can understand the prevention knowledge and treatment methods of urinary tract infection, so as to better control the disease.
III. Summary
Lower urinary tract infection is a common complication of
diabetes mellitus, which has a serious impact on the health and quality of life of patients. The incidence of urinary tract infection can be effectively reduced and the quality of life of patients can be improved by comprehensive prevention and control measures such as active control of blood sugar, anti-infective treatment, attention to personal hygiene, enhancement of immunity, regular follow-up and health education. Therefore, diabetic patients should attach great importance to the prevention and treatment of urinary tract infection, and take active measures to prevent and treat urinary tract infection.
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