Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who was hospitalized to AIIMS on Monday (June 11), is undergone for a urinary tract infection treatment. Vajpayee who has been suffering from lower respiratory tract infection and kidney- related issues, suffering the aftermath for a long time.
His hospitalisation on Monday raised concern which saw PM Narendra Modi along with several other VIPs rushing to the institute. AIIMs, in a late-night statement, confirmed that the former PM has been ‘diagnosed with a urinary tract infection’ for which appropriate treatment is being given and a team of doctors are closely monitoring him.
“His condition is stable. He is responding to treatment and is on injectable antibiotics. All vital parameters are stable. He will continue to be in hospital till the infection is controlled,” AIIMS media and protocol division chairperson Aarti Vij said. In a statement on Monday, a team of doctors under the supervision of Randeep Guleria, Director, AIIMS is conducting tests. Dr Guleria, who is a pulmonologist, has been a personal physician to Vajpayee for many years.
If you’ve ever had a urinary tract infection, you would probably know how painful it can be. But in case, you aren’t aware of the infection, read on to learn more about it. Here are five things you need to know about urinary tract infections (UTIs):
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1. A urinary tract infection is an infection in any part of your urinary system, which includes your kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. In most cases, the infection involves the lower urinary tract – the bladder and the urethra.
2. Common signs and symptoms of a urinary tract infection include –
A burning sensation when urinating
Needing to pee suddenly or more frequent than usual
Smelly or cloudy urine
Blood in the urine
Changes in behaviour such as severe confusion or agitation in older people
Pelvic pain in women
Rectal pain in men
3. According to the NHS Choices, UTIs are usually caused by bacteria from poo entering the urinary tract. Other factors that increase the risk of developing a UTI include age, kidney stones, diabetes and other conditions that affect the immune system’s ability to function properly.
4. Women are at higher risk of developing a UTI than men. This is because women have a shorter urethra than men, which means bacteria more likely to reach the bladder or kidneys, causing an infection.
5. Most UTIs can be easily treated with antibiotics. However, left untreated, a UTI can cause permanent damage to the kidneys.
You can prevent or reduce your risk of getting UTIs by taking certain steps or making healthier lifestyle choices such as drinking plenty of water, not holding urine for long periods of time, practising good personal hygiene, avoiding potentially irritating feminine products, etc.
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