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Can You Get Pregnant During Perimenopause

Can You Get Pregnant During Perimenopause

Living with Lupus Nephritis - A Guide for Patients and Families

Living with Lupus Nephritis - A Guide for Patients and Families

Do Men have a pH Balance?

Do Men have a pH Balance?

Rebekah Kuschmider

Is Purple Urine Dangerous?

Is Purple Urine Dangerous?

Nicole Valentine

All About Stool Test Kits

All About Stool Test Kits

Brianna Anderson

Urinary Tract Health

Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are the most common outpatient infection, resulting in over a million annual emergency room visits. In our specialized blogs category on urinary tract health, we provide expert insights and practical advice to help you understand, prevent, and manage UTIs effectively.

Can a UTI Cause Bloating and Constipation?

Can a UTI Cause Bloating and Constipation?

Brianna Anderson

Urinary tract infections can cause various symptoms, from frequent urination to gastrointestinal upset. Learn about UTI bloating and other signs.

Is Purple Urine Dangerous?

Is Purple Urine Dangerous?

Nicole Valentine

Learn about purple urine, including its causes, risk factors, and treatments. Discover at-home diagnostic tools and when to seek treatment.

What Is Bacteriuria? Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments

What Is Bacteriuria? Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments

Bacteriuria affects both men and women. Learn why it happens, the common symptoms, and the best treatments.

Understanding and Managing Urinary Tract Infections in the Elderly

Understanding and Managing Urinary Tract Infections in the Elderly

Rebekah Kuschmider

February 24, 2024

It’s important for older adults and caretakers for the elderly to identify the signs of UTI to get proper testing and treatment for this common infection.

UTI Testing & Antibiotic Overuse

UTI Testing & Antibiotic Overuse

Dr. Mara Holton and Kathleen Mackey

November 9, 2023

Overusing antibiotics breeds resistance. Discover why precise identification of causative organisms is crucial for effective UTI treatment.

All about over the counter UTI Medicines

All about over the counter UTI Medicines

Rebekah Kuschmider

Learn about over-the-counter medicines for urinary tract infections (UTIs) and how they help with UTI symptoms.

UTI Home Tests – All You Need To Know

UTI Home Tests – All You Need To Know

Rebekah Kuschmider

Learn how UTI home tests can make it easier to treat urinary tract infections.

UTI spread from your food

UTI spread from your food

Learn everything you need to know about the spread of urinary tract infections through foodborne pathogens and how to minimize your risk of UTIs.

Can a UTI delay your period?

Can a UTI delay your period?

Brittany Pierce

While UTIs don’t have a direct link with period delays, they may be indirectly related to irregularities in the menstrual cycle. Keep reading to find out all you need to know.

How Long Does a UTI Last?

How Long Does a UTI Last?

UTIs usually resolve within a week of starting treatment, but several factors can influence the timeline. Find out all you need to know here.

Lactobacillus in Urine

Lactobacillus in Urine

Lactobacillus is a key part of your vaginal flora, but it can cause a UTI in case of unusual overgrowth. Read on to learn all you need about lactobacilli in urine.

Mucus in Urine - Should You be Concerned?

Mucus in Urine - Should You be Concerned?

Amanda Kauffman

Mucus in urine can appear as white threads at the bottom of the toilet bowl after you pee. Too much mucus could be a sign of a UTI or another medical condition.

Maintaining Healthy Pregnancies With At-home Urine Test

Maintaining Healthy Pregnancies With At-home Urine Test

Alexis Williams

February 21, 2023

Pregnant women have a urine test completed at every OB-GYN visit. Learn why this test is performed, its benefits, and how at-home urine test strips can help you during pregnancy.

Urine Color, Clarity, and Smell – All You Need to Know

Urine Color, Clarity, and Smell – All You Need to Know

February 7, 2023

Urine is a waste product but can give clues to important disorders in your body. The color, clarity, and smell of your urine tell you much about your health.

UTIs After Sex – Your Questions Answered

UTIs After Sex – Your Questions Answered

Rebekah Kuschmider

January 19, 2023

UTIs can develop after sexual activity. In this blog, we answer all your questions about the link between sex and UTIs and give you tips to prevent infection.

UTI Testing - Why Does It Matter?

UTI Testing - Why Does It Matter?

Dr. Mara Holton and Kathleen Mackey

December 12, 2022

There is overwhelming evidence that UTIs and STIs are treated incorrectly more than half of the time; definitive organism identification is crucial in choosing the correct antibiotic or therapy.

Understanding the Presence of Nitrite in Urine

Understanding the Presence of Nitrite in Urine

Elizebeth O’Neill

November 3, 2022

A positive nitrite in urine test implies bacteria in urine (bacteriuria) and is a sign of a urinary tract infection. Timely diagnosis through urinalysis helps prevent health complications that untreated UTIs can cause.

What do Leukocytes in Urine mean?

What do Leukocytes in Urine mean?

October 5, 2022

High levels of leukocytes in the urine can suggest inflammation or infection, especially in the urinary tract. Keeping track of leukocytes is an excellent way to know about your health and body’s needs.

5 Easy Home Remedies for UTI

5 Easy Home Remedies for UTI

Brittany Pierce

September 23, 2022

Cure and mitigate the risks of a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) with these simple, effective, and natural at home remedies.

Symptoms of UTIs - Urinary Tract Infections

Symptoms of UTIs - Urinary Tract Infections

Amanda Kauffman

A urinary tract infection is an infection in any part of the urinary system - kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.

How to read a urine dipstick test to detect a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

How to read a urine dipstick test to detect a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

Elizebeth O’Neill

Urinox-10 Urinalysis Test strips by DIAGNOX®, include reagent pads for the analysis of ten parameters including Leukocyte (LEU) and Nitrite (NIT) to assist diagnosis and monitoring of the urinary tract infections (UTIs).

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) During Pregnancy

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) During Pregnancy

Tatiana Cromwell

A Urinary Tract Infection, or UTI for short, is an infection in any part of your urinary system. UTIs typically o...

10 Parameter Urinalysis Test at Home

10 Parameter Urinalysis Test at Home

A urinalysis is a test of your urine. By examining urine composition, many disorders, including the health of organs, can be checked. Learn about at-home urinalysis in this blog.

Does Cranberry Juice Really Help Prevent UTIs? What Does Science Say?

Does Cranberry Juice Really Help Prevent UTIs? What Does Science Say?

Brittany Pierce

Can cranberry juice prevent or treat a urinary tract infection? In this article, let science decide this debate.