Question

CASE 5: Mrs. Vinton present with complaint of painful urination. She states she has pain and burning when urinating. She also notes that she feels urgency and has recently started with low back pin over the last 24 hours. A urinalysis was positive for pyuria, the culture showing 150,000 organisms/mL/ She was diagnosed with cystitis. She was started on antibiotics.

Answer 1

UTIs are infections of the urinary system, with cystitis being a common UTI affecting the bladder. Symptoms include painful urination, pyuria, frequent urges, and sometimes back pain. Treatment usually involves antibiotics, with careful use to avoid complications like secondary infections.

Step-by-step explanation:

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are infections that can affect any part of the urinary system, including the urethra, bladder, and kidneys. One common type of UTI is cystitis, which is an infection of the bladder. The signs and symptoms of a UTI can include a burning sensation when urinating, frequent urges to urinate, pain in the back or side, and appearance of blood or pus in the urine.

Patients like Mrs. Vinton or Anita, as presented in the scenarios, often report symptoms consistent with cystitis, such as painful urination (dysuria), pyuria (presence of pus in urine), and sometimes, low back pain. Treatment typically involves antibiotics to clear the infection. However, it's important to use the prescribed medication correctly since incorrect use can lead to additional issues, such as a secondary yeast infection due to the disruption of normal microbiota.

In severe cases, if a UTI is not treated properly, it can lead to more serious conditions such as kidney damage or sepsis, though most UTIs can be effectively managed with timely diagnosis and treatment. It's also worth noting that certain factors like recent surgery may increase the risk of developing a UTI, resulting in conditions such as nosocomial infections, as seen in Roberta's case.