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URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS

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November/December 2010   ISSN-1059-6518   Volume 23 Number 6

By Frank Hubbell, DO

Illustrations by T.B.R. Walsh

Urinary Tract Infections:

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is also known as cystitis or a bladder infection. It is the second most common bacterial infection managed by primary care medicine, and it is also a very common travel problem.

 

Anatomy and Physiology of The Urinary Tract System:

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Urinary Tract Disorders

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September/October 2009  ISSN-1059-6518  Volume 22 Number 5

Urinary Tract Disorders:

 By Frank Hubbell, DO

Urinary tract disorders are a common expedition problem. The problems that are most frequently encountered are urinary tract infections, kidney infections, and kidney stones. These urinary tract problems are precipitated by and exacerbated by the conditions associated with expeditions. In particular, it is the tendency to become dehydrated from the long hours of travel, unique environments, new people and places, not to mention the effort of putting one foot in front of the other and heading out on a long hiking and climbing trek.

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