Question 1

does holding it in cause urinary tract infections (utis)?

Accepted Answer

It can: It gives more time (if they are there) for bacteria to grow.

Question 2

can vitamins cause urinary tract infections?

Accepted Answer

No: Vitamin deficiency, especially of vitamin a, may promote  infection, but vitamins do not cause any infection.

Question 3

what cause urinary tract infections?

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Causes of UTI: Most common is bacteria entering the urinary tract through the urethra.

Question 4

can an ovarian cyst cause urinary tract infections?  have gotten a uti two months in a row following growth and pain in ovarian cyst.

Accepted Answer

It is unlikely: that an ovarian cyst will cause a UTI.  However, some women may experience similar symptoms which may be mistaken for a UTI.  Careful testing of the urine is required to rule out UTI.  It is easy to overdiagnose UTI.

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Question 5

what causes most women's urinary tract infections?

Accepted Answer

Intercourse: Many urinary tract infections in women occur after sex because the vaginal and rectal areas are so close to the urethra where women urinate from. Sex allows bacteria from these close areas to be spread toward the urethra. Urinating immediately after sex can decrease the number of infections. If they are still frequent, sometimes doctors will prescribe a medicine to take each time after sex.

Question 6

what could be the causes of urinary tract infections in elderly men?

Accepted Answer

UTI isUnusual in men: The infection usually tracks upwards through the urethra. Causes may include sexual activity, non circumcision with suboptimal hygiene, or unknown. In men however, a UTI may warrant ultrasound to rule out a structural abnormality like a stone since UTI is not common in men like in women.

Question 7

can urinary tract infections cause weight loss?

Accepted Answer

Not directly: the UTI itself will not cause weight loss in the long term. But in the short term, the weight can fluctuate due to the level of hydration that can vary due to nausea related to a UTI.

Question 8

what causes urinary tract infections in women?

Accepted Answer

Bacteria + host.: Utis are caused by bacteria, most commonly e. Coli. For an infection to take hold, bacteria has to make its way into the bladder while overcoming normal host defenses. Women tend to have more utis than men because the urethra is short, and closer to bacteria of the perineum. Sex and use of spermicides can increase the risk. After menopause, decreased vaginal estrogen can lead to infections.

Question 9

what causes frequent urinary tract infections?

Accepted Answer

Two common causes: Frequent utis in adults especially in women are often related to sexual activities and personal susceptibility.

Question 10

what are the causes of consistent urinary tract infections?

Accepted Answer

Find a specialist: (urologist or urogynecologist) who is interested in evaluating women with this problem.  Uti is not always sucessfully treated just with antibiotics and there are other causes of bladder symptoms besides urinary infection.            Hope this helps.

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