India, Nov. 12 -- Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common bacterial infections affecting women worldwide, especially in India, according to a report published by the National Institutes of Health. In fact, a study published in The New England Journal of Medicine reported that approximately 40% to 50% of Indian women experience a urinary tract infection (UTI) at least once in their lifetime, with women being up to 30 times more vulnerable than men due to anatomical and physiological factors.

A UTI is assumed to mean a sharp burning sensation while passing urine. But infections can be present in a milder or different way, which is where they get missed. In an interaction with HT Lifestyle, Dr Naveen M N, consultant - urol...