Individuals
when it comes to good health, wellness is all about having a good weight,
physical fitness, nutrition and areas such as heart health. Ailments that are
related to urological health, musculoskeletal, respiratory or any other area in
the body are not thought of until there is a discomfort, pain caused by a
serious ailment.
Urological
health is all related to the kidneys, ureters, bladders, and urethra for both
men and women, and also prostate, penis, testicles for men. The organs of the
urological system are related to function of the kidneys, which has an
important function to filter the blood, balance body fluids, form urine and
aids other body functions; the ureters that carries urine from the kidneys to
the bladder; the urethra that connects urinary bladder to the penis and
functions as an exit from the body; and the bladder that store urine until it
is passed out from the body.
Urological
health is important to be maintained, it is an essential and inseparable part
of overall health failing which affects other major organ systems. Urological
health has to be taken care from a young age; all it needs is simple everyday habits
to be adopted that may reduce risk of developing problems in the urinary tract
such as urinary tract infections, kidney stones and also UTIs.
To
maintain urological
health first and foremost is to drink plenty of water, it helps to maintain
normal urine flows and avoid blockages in the elimination of waste products
from the system while urinating; too much salt in the diet affects the fluid
balance in the kidneys reduces water retention capability and high sodium diet
is also related to elevated blood pressure, which in turn is related to kidney
damage in the long run.
Another
simple habit that can help maintain urological health is reduced intake of
caffeine. It is found that, drinking caffeinated beverages irritates the
bladder that may urge the bladder to urinate frequently, which may in the long
run reduce bladder control; intake extra water while exercising or out in the
sun to make up for the water lost in perspiration, or on hot days.
Men
and women both that are sexually active should urinate and clean before and
after sex. During sex, there are more chances of bacteria to travel up in the
urinary tract leading to infection. If urinated, and wiped shortly after sex
reduces the chances of developing an infection. Women have more chances of
developing urinary tract infection, as the urethra is short that makes it easy
for bacteria to travel up in the urinary tract. Men have chances of developing infection
too in the groin area, personal hygiene should be maintained to keep the area
clean.
To
maintain urological health among children, fluids should be avoided at night
and ensure children use bathroom before going to bed to avoid bedwetting. Parents
that have daughters, they need to be taught to wipe from front to back which
ensures bacteria is not brought in the front from the back that can travel up
to the vagina. For boys, it is advisable to start wearing an athletic supporter
or “cup” if they practice any sport, or any other activity that can cause groin
injury.
Smoking
and prolonged exposure to second hand smoke both, are leading causes of bladder
and kidney cancer. Regular exercise, specifically pelvic floor muscle exercise helps
strengthen muscles of the area to be able to hold urine inside the bladder and
prevents leakage. To have a healthy weight also helps maintain urological
health, prevents kidney stones, low testosterone, incontinence, erectile
dysfunction, enlarged prostates.
Author Bio:
Noble Hospital is one of the best
hospitals for Angiography, Angioplasty and trauma care in Pune. We handle all
critical cases with intensive care and provide excellent facilities for
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patients.
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