In the public perception, urinary tract infections are routinely attributed to poor hygiene practices. While it is true that lack of attention to hygiene may increase the risk of urinary infections, it is identified as the only cause of the disease that is in error. In fact, the triggers for urinary tract infections are multifaceted and complex.
Lack of attention to sanitation is indeed one of the most common triggers. For example, because of the physical characteristics of women, the short and straight urinal tract, the closeness of the urea mouth to the anus and vagina, the lack of attention to the cleanness of the genitals, especially during menstruation, and the susceptibility of menstrual blood to bacteria, which can lead to urinary tract infections. If men do not often wash their lower body, bacteria in the pelvis may also cause urinary infections, leading to tiring and urinary organs such as bladders. However, this is only part of it.
Declining body immunity plays an important role in the incidence of urinary tract infections. When the human body is overworked, long-term overnight, malnourished, suffering from chronic diseases (such as diabetes, AIDS, etc.) or being treated with immunosuppressants, the immune system is less functional and less physically resistant to pathogens such as bacteria and viruses. Some bacteria that were originally found around the urinary system or in the intestinal tract may not cause disease when the body’s immune capacity is normal, but at this point they may be able to reproduce in large quantities and enter the urinary system, causing infection. For example, because of the long-term high levels of blood sugar and the corresponding increase in the amount of sugar in urine, diabetes patients provide a good environment for bacteria to grow and reproduce, and even with greater attention to personal hygiene, they are still vulnerable to urinary infections and, when infected, tend to be more curable and prone to relapse.
The structural anomaly of the urology system is also a factor that cannot be overlooked. In some cases, congenital urologists develop malformations, such as narrow renal urinary connections, retrenchment of bladder urea, etc., which can lead to a low flow of urine, which accumulates within the urinary system and tends to breed bacteria, thus causing infection. Also, urinary system stones are a common trigger. Rocks impede normal discharge of urine, damage the urine road mucous membranes and create conditions for the attachment and reproduction of bacteria. For example, in cases of kidney stones, which are constantly rubbed inside the kidney to stimulate renal mucous membranes, bacteria can easily plant and cause urinary infections, such as kidney diarrhea.
Medical factors can also lead to urinary tract infections. In some medical operations, bacteria can cause infection as the device enters the urology system if the medical device is not strictly disinfected, such as a urine conductor, a bladder lens examination, an expansion of the urine tract, etc. In particular, patients who have long-term urea catheters are vulnerable to infections of bladders and kidneys along the catheters, as their presence destroys the natural defence barrier of the urology system. The incidence of urinary tract infections has increased significantly, according to statistics, for patients who retain a catheter for more than a week.
Sexual activity is also associated with the occurrence of urinary tract infections. In the course of sexual life, the urinals are vulnerable to squeeze and friction and bacteria can be squeezed into the urine. For women, more frequent sexual life, new marriages and reduced estrogen levels after menopause lead to thin vaginal and urea mucous membranes, may increase the risk of urinary tract infections. This does not mean, however, that urinary tract infections are the result of sexual misconduct, but are a normal phenomenon associated with physical change and behaviour.
The clinical reality is that many people with urinary tract infections do not have a clear personal hygiene problem before they develop. The combination of these factors may have led to urinary tract infections as a result of recent stressful work, physical fatigue, or their own underlying diseases, such as urinary system stones and diabetes.
In order to prevent urinary tract infections, it is important to maintain good hygiene practices, such as bathing, changing underpants and cleaning during menstruation. However, at the same time, care must be taken of the overall state of health, the regularity of life, a proper diet, a moderate exercise and increased physical immunity. For persons with abnormal or chronic urinary system structures, active treatment should be carried out and periodic urinary system examinations should be conducted. In the case of medical treatment, a formal medical facility is selected to ensure the safety of medical equipment.
In short, the causes of urinary tract infections are multifaceted and cannot simply be attributed to a lack of hygiene. The health of the urinary system can be better maintained by a comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms for the incidence of urinary tract infections and comprehensive prevention and treatment measures.