Utis Case Studies

Patient A: We have in this case a male patient of age 25 that complains of a constant need to urinate yet excretes only small amounts associated with discomfort. At the time of the urine sample test, he suffers from a mild fever. He has a relatively moderate amount of red and white blood cells in his urine and presently shows no external evidence of urethral discharge. The test results for patient A were as follow; Urine was cloudy light yellow with no poignant smell and pH tested to be 6. The urine failed the glucose, protein, bilirubin and ketone test. There’s presence of yeast and nitrite, but no blood was visible in the urine sample. From the results, it can be deducted that the patient might be suffering from a Urinary Tract Infection

A UTI is an infection of the body’s drainage system. These infections are mainly caused by microbes i.e. fungi, viruses, and bacteria. The most common microbe that causes UTI are bacteria. If a bacterium affects the urethra, the infection is known as urethritis. Cystitis and pyelonephritis are infections of the bladder and kidney respectively. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) tells us that every minute, an average person’s kidneys filter about 3 ounces of blood, removing wastes and extra water. The wastes and extra water make up the 1 to 2 quarts of urine an adult produces each day. Referring back to our patient, he shows numerous symptoms of a UTI. He feels a strong urge to urinate hence giving the sensation that his bladder is full but only excretes a small amount of urine. He also declares some discomfort while urinating. This discomfort could be a burning sensation and it is the primary symptom of urethritis. Although there’s no presence of urethral discharges, patient A exhibits the signs of a UTI. Moreover, his medical history states he has a mild fever which is a symptom associated especially with