Treatments For Genitourinary Tract Disorders
Posted: July 21st, 2024
Treatments For Genitourinary Tract Disorders
Describe urinary tract infection, causes, symptoms and treatment
Discuss treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia
Describe overactive bladder, causes, symptoms and treatment
Treatment options and recommendations for different STIs (Chlamydia, Gonorrhea and Syphilis)
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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Description:
A UTI is an infection in any part of the urinary system, including the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.
Most infections involve the lower urinary tract – the bladder and urethra.
Causes:
Primarily caused by bacteria, most commonly Escherichia coli (E. coli).
Other pathogens include Klebsiella, Proteus, and Staphylococcus saprophyticus.
Risk factors include female anatomy, sexual activity, certain types of birth control, menopause, and urinary tract abnormalities.
Symptoms:
Frequent urge to urinate
Burning sensation during urination
Passing small amounts of urine frequently
Cloudy, dark, or strong-smelling urine
Pelvic pain (in women)
Rectal pain (in men)
Treatment:
Antibiotics are the primary treatment for bacterial UTIs.
Common antibiotics include trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole, nitrofurantoin, and ciprofloxacin.
Treatment duration typically ranges from 3 to 7 days, depending on the severity and location of the infection.
Drinking plenty of water to flush out bacteria.
Pain relievers such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen may be recommended for pain management.
(Hooton & Stamm, 2010)
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Description:
BPH is a noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland that commonly occurs as men age.
Treatment options:
Watchful waiting: For mild symptoms, lifestyle changes may be sufficient.
Medications:
Alpha-blockers (e.g., tamsulosin, alfuzosin) to relax prostate and bladder muscles.
5-alpha reductase inhibitors (e.g., finasteride, dutasteride) to shrink the prostate.
Combination therapy using both types of medications.
Minimally invasive procedures:
Transurethral needle ablation (TUNA)
Transurethral microwave therapy (TUMT)
Water vapor thermal therapy
Surgical interventions:
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
Simple prostatectomy
Newer techniques like holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP)
The choice of treatment depends on symptom severity, prostate size, and patient preferences.
(Nickel & Turek, 2018)
Overactive Bladder (OAB)
Description:
A condition characterized by sudden, involuntary contractions of the bladder muscle.
Causes:
Often idiopathic (unknown cause)
Neurological disorders
Bladder abnormalities
Medications
Excessive caffeine or alcohol consumption
Symptoms:
Urgent, frequent need to urinate
Nocturia (waking up to urinate at night)
Involuntary loss of urine (urge incontinence)
Treatment:
Behavioral therapies:
Bladder training
Pelvic floor muscle exercises (Kegels)
Fluid management
Medications:
Anticholinergics (e.g., oxybutynin, tolterodine)
Beta-3 adrenergic agonists (e.g., mirabegron)
Advanced therapies:
Botulinum toxin injections into the bladder
Sacral neuromodulation
Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS)
(Overactive Bladder Foundation, 2023)
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
Chlamydia
Treatment:
Azithromycin 1g orally in a single dose, or
Doxycycline 100mg orally twice daily for 7 days
Gonorrhea
Treatment:
Ceftriaxone 500mg intramuscularly in a single dose for uncomplicated infections
For pharyngeal gonorrhea: Ceftriaxone 500mg IM plus azithromycin 1g orally, both in a single dose
Syphilis
Treatment depends on the stage:
Early syphilis (primary, secondary, early latent): Benzathine penicillin G 2.4 million units IM in a single dose
Late latent syphilis or syphilis of unknown duration: Benzathine penicillin G 2.4 million units IM once weekly for three weeks
For all STIs:
Partner notification and treatment are crucial
Follow-up testing is recommended to ensure cure
Abstinence from sexual activity during treatment is advised
(Workowski & Bolan, 2020; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2023)
These treatments represent current standard practices, but it’s important to note that guidelines can change, and treatment should always be tailored to the individual patient’s needs and circumstances under the guidance of a healthcare professional.
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References:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2023). Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). https://www.cdc.gov/sti/index.html
Hooton, T. M., & Stamm, W. E. (2010). Diagnosis, antimicrobial management, and prevention of urinary tract infections. Infectious Disease Clinics of North America, 24(2), 351-370.
Nickel, J. C., & Turek, P. J. (2018). Benign prostatic hyperplasia. New England Journal of Medicine, 379(24), 2285-2294.
Overactive Bladder Foundation. (2023). Overactive bladder (OAB). https://www.urologyhealth.org/educational-resources/overactive-bladder
Workowski, K. A., & Bolan, G. A. (2020). Sexually transmitted infections treatment guidelines, 2020. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 69(RR-01), 1-173.
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