Patient/caregiver was instructed on risk factors for UTI in males as follows: Poor fluid intake: Intake of daily recommended fluid volume can result in normal volume of urine formation. Elimination of the urine flushes out any bacterial organisms in the urinary tract and thus helps inhibit colonization of bacteria and prevent development of UTI. Poor fluid intake leads to compromised urine volume and poor urine volume finds it difficult to flush out any bacteria from [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed on natural defenses against UTI in females as follows: Acidic environment of vagina: The vaginal tract normally has an acidic environment, which prevents growth of microorganisms. Estrogen secretion in females contribute significantly to the vaginal acidic environment. Reduced estrogen secretion in menopausal women contribute to alkaline environment in the vaginal tract. This change in the vaginal environment can put them at increased risk for growth of microorganisms, which can easily result in [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed on natural defenses against UTI in females as follows: Immunity: Strong immune system, the body’s natural defense against invading microorganisms, help prevent growth of microorganisms and thus prevent development of UTI. Compromised immune states, such as, poorly controlled diabetes, HIV infection, malnutrition, and individuals undergoing chemotherapy or radiation result in poor defense and consequently, exercise poor check on the growth of infecting microorganisms. This can lead to development of UTIs. Acidic environment [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed on natural defenses against UTI in males as follows:  Periodical bladder emptying: Periodical emptying of bladder can help avoid back-up of urine in the urinary system and frequently wash the bacteria out, thus preventing development of UTI. Urinary retention with backed-up urine can offer the bacteria more time to gain hold and thus, is a favorable medium for growth of microorganisms leading to UTI. Length of the urethra: The length of urethra [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed on natural defenses against UTI in males as follows:  Immunity: Strong immune system, the body’s natural defense against invading microorganisms, help prevent growth of microorganisms and thus prevent development of UTI. Compromised immune states, such as, poorly controlled diabetes, HIV infection, malnutrition, and individuals undergoing chemotherapy or radiation result in poor defense and consequently, exercise poor check on the growth of infecting microorganisms. This can lead to development of UTIs. Acidic environment [...]