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Former President Bill Clinton made headlines this week because he was hospitalized . And although your recovery prognosis is favorable , the infection you suffer from can be very serious in some cases, so the experts ask to attend to any signal .
This is a urinary infection that has spread , quote NBC News to sources close to the president, who was hospitalized Tuesday night. It is common in women of all ages and in older men (due to an enlarged prostate), and it is also of rapid recovery if it is attended on time ; otherwise can be serious or even fatal .
Clinton is receiving fluids and antibiotics intravenously, treatment to which he is responding favorably.
When this infection appears in an elderly person, the patient’s body is not able to contain it, so progresses from the urinary tract, bladder and kidneys, to the bloodstream , explained NBC News medical correspondent John Torres.
If that happens, the patient may suffer what is called sepsis , a dangerous overload of the immune system in response to infection, or when organs begin to fail, septic shock.
Prevention
In treatment, the Doctors analyze any previous ailments to find the cause of the infection. Often it is kidney stones or even diabetes.
It is essential to stay hydrated . In case of an enlarged prostate, patients should take the appropriate medications to avoid the condition.
In case of discomfort such as burning or increased frequency when urinating and pain in the lower abdomen, It is necessary to see the urologist , who can treat the infection orally if it is detected early. There are less clear symptoms such as malaise or fatigue, which should also be addressed.
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