Poor hygiene is what often causes E. coli in your urinary tract.
Not washing your hands after using the restroom or toilet or even handling of raw meat can cause the E. coli bacteria to spread to food or surfaces.
Harmful E. coli can also spread within your body and the E. coli from your gut can also result in other issues in other areas like urinary tract infections.
Most Urinary Tract Infections are caused by E. coli, which live harmlessly in your gut.
Although when the E. coli is shed in feces, the E. coli bacteria can spread to the opening of your urinary tract and spread up to your bladder, where they can also cause problems.
Signs of E. coli in your urinary tract include abdominal pain or pelvic pain and pain or burning sensation when you pee.
Treatment for E. coli in your urinary tract are often a single dose of Fosfomycin, which is a 3 day course of fluroquinolone or TMP/SMX or a 5 day course of nitrofurantoin.
Because E. coli is a bacteria, it's often treated with antibiotics.
Although some people build up resistance to antibiotics and may need other treatments for the E. coli in their urinary tract.
Mild E. coli gastroenteritis and some UTIs caused by E. coli can go away on their own.
Recovery from E. coli in your urinary tract or E. coli gastroenteritis can take about a week without any treatment.
The most common symptoms of UTIs include changes in urination, such as frequency, pain, or burning.
Rather than these common symptoms, older adults with UTIs can show signs of confusion and fatigue.
If you think or know you have a urinary tract infection or even E. coli in your urinary tract you should see a doctor as it can become deadly if the urinary tract infection spreads and reaches your kidneys.