Causes Of A Urinary Tract Infection

Bladder Infections

The urinary system has four major parts. The kidneys act as the body’s filter, removing waste products from the blood. The ureters connect the kidneys to the bladder. The bladder stores urine for disposal. The urethra is the final passage for moving liquid waste from inside to outside the body. When bacteria, especially E. coli, find their way into any of these areas, a urinary tract infection can be the result. This is especially a problem for women as anatomically they have a shorter, interior urethra making it easier for bacteria to enter the bladder from the outside. Bacteria are often transferred through diaphragm use, tampon use, unhygienic wiping, and sexual intercourse.