Bacteria in the urine

The biological fluid, which is synthesized in the kidneys, and then collected in the bladder, ideally should be sterile. A small number of microorganisms can enter it only when passing through the urethra. When bacteria in the urine are present in high concentrations, it is necessary to establish the cause of infection, as well as the type of microbes detected.

Why do bacteria in the analysis of urine?

The presence of any microorganisms in this biofluid indicates the development of a pathological inflammatory process. If bacteria are found in the general analysis of urine, they fall into it in one of 4 existing ways:

1. Lymphogenous way. Infectious foci may be located next to the kidneys and organs of the urinary system. Active reproduction of microbes leads to their penetration into the lymph, with the help of which they reach the urine.
2. Ascending way. The causative agents of bacteriuria enter the urinary tract along the urethra, as well as some medical manipulations (cystoscopy, catheterization, surgery, bougieering).
3. Hematogenous way. The inflammatory process can take place anywhere, and pathogenic microorganisms enter the urine through the blood.
4. A downward path. In this case, there is an infectious disease of the kidneys.

As a rule, with pathological changes in the urinary system, in addition to bacteria, an increase in the concentration of other inflammatory parameters, such as leukocytes and mucus, is detected.

In the first case, a differential count of neutrophils and eosinophils is performed. Leukocytes and pathogenic bacteria in the urine indicate a possible development of such diseases:

• pyelonephritis ;
• interstitial nephritis;
• vasculitis;
• atheroembolia of the renal arteries;
• vesiculitis;
• cystitis;
• urethritis;
• nephrosclerosis.

Epithelial cells are sometimes present in the material for analysis, but in a minimal amount. If the urine is mucus and bacteria in a concentration exceeding the norm, the reasons are usually the following:

• urolithiasis disease;
• nephritis;
• inflammation of the ureter, bladder or kidney.

Also, microbes, epithelium and leukocytes are often detected due to improper collection of biological fluid. The external genitalia should be thoroughly washed before urination, and the urine transport container should be purchased in a pharmacy, completely sterile.

Treatment of the presence of bacteria in the urine

Therapy of bacteriuria is always based on the intake of antibiotics.

Used drugs from 2 groups:

1. Nitrofurans. Urologists and nephrologists prescribe soft antimicrobial agents with a wide range of activities:

• Furazolidone;
• Nitrofurantoin;
• Furazidine.

2. Sulfonamides. Good for severe bacteriuria. The most effective medicines:

• Sulfalene;
• Biseptol;
• Streptocide;
• Sulfapyridazine;
• Norsulfazole;
• Sulfadimethoxin.

It is important to note that after the course of treatment it will be necessary to restore the intestinal microflora, for this purpose preparations with lacto- and bifidobacteria are intended.

Than to treat bacteria in urine - folk remedies

Methods of alternative medicine can serve as maintenance therapy, since they do not have a sufficiently high activity against pathogenic microbes. It is recommended to drink broths from such medicinal herbs:

• chamomile;
• leaves and buds of birch;
• bearberry ;
• fruits of juniper;
• stems, leaves of parsley.

In addition, there is a special pharmacy collection that allows not only to increase the effect of taking antibiotics, but also significantly reduces the severity of the inflammatory process, removes the attendant symptoms of bacteriuria - Nephrofit.