Severe burning and burning during urination, pain in the lower abdomen, frequent urge to urinate but not passing it properly, and urine that is very yellow or has a foul odor—these are what we usually call pus in urine. Scientifically, this is called a urinary tract infection (UTI). It is a bacterial infection that occurs in the urinary system, which includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. This disease is more common in women than in men. Here are the 5 main scientific reasons behind pus in urine:
E. coli Bacteria: The most important scientific reason for pus in urine is bacteria of the species Escherichia coli. Infection occurs when these bacteria, which are naturally found in our colon and around the anus, enter the urethra from the anus and multiply there and spread to the bladder.
Dehydration & Holding Urine: When you do not drink enough water, the body produces only a small amount of urine. When you urinate properly, the bacteria in the urethra are naturally expelled (Flushing effect). However, in those who do not drink water and those who hold their urine for a long time, bacteria get a favorable environment to grow rapidly in the bladder.
Female Anatomy: Women are more than 50 percent more likely to get a UTI than men. This is because the urethra in women is much shorter than that of men. In addition, the distance between the anus and the urethra is shorter, allowing bacteria to easily enter the bladder. Infections also increase due to the decrease in estrogen hormone in women after menopause.
Poor Personal Hygiene and Unscientific Washing: The habit of wiping from back to front after defecation brings bacteria from the anus directly to the urinary tract. You should always wipe from front to back. Also, not changing pads properly during menstruation and using dirty public toilets can cause infection.
Diabetes and low immunity (Diabetes & Kidney Stones): People with uncontrolled diabetes (Sugar) will excrete glucose through the urine. This sugar is an excellent food for bacteria to grow. Also, people with kidney stones (Kidney Stones) and prostate enlargement (Prostate Enlargement) are more likely to get bacterial infection as the natural flow of urine is obstructed.