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Antimicrobial Resistance Week: Why Using Antibiotics Responsibly Matters  It’s World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week! At The Family Chemist, we recognise that this is the perfect time to give a reminder of the important role we all play in protecting the power of antibiotics. In the UK, antibiotic resistance is a growing health challenge. Due […]
Can Staying Hydrated Help Prevent UTIs? Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common problem, especially for women, and if you’ve ever had one, you’ll know just how uncomfortable and disruptive they can be. Burning, frequent urges to wee, lower abdominal pain, it’s not pleasant. But one of the simplest and most effective ways to reduce […]
Why Women Are at Greater Risk of Developing a UTI Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common bacterial infections, affecting millions of people every year. While anyone can get a UTI, women are significantly more likely to develop one. But why is this the case? What are UTI symptoms? And why is […]
Cystitis, an inflammation of the bladder, is a common condition that many people, especially women, experience at some point in their lives. Indicated by a frequent need to urinate, pain or burning during urination, and lower abdominal pain, cystitis can be both uncomfortable and inconvenient.
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common, especially in women, due to their shorter urethra, which allows bacteria easier access to the bladder. Recognising the symptoms of UTIs can help you seek treatment promptly and prevent complications. UTIs can be classified into two main categories: lower UTIs and upper UTIs.
Cystitis is urinary tract infection (UTI) that affects the bladder. It is usually caused by bacteria entering the bladder or urethra. This can sometimes occur naturally with eradication of the natural bacterial flora in your vagina causing you pH to become imbalanced. Cystitis can affect anyone; however, it is more common amongst women. There are a lot of […]
