Question 1

what causes repeat bladder infections?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotic Resistanc: Repeat bladder infections depends on the age and sex of the person who has the infection. If it is a repeat infection it could be due to not having taken the complete regimen of antibiotics prescribed or because the infection is resistant to the antibiotics prescribed.
Another cause of repeated infections is obstruction of the flow of urine. In the former, it is important to check for stds as well.

Question 2

what causes you get bladder infections?

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Several factors-: Keeping infections out, our urinary system is designed to push urine completely out. Infections occur when microbes aren't flushed out, allowing it to travel upstream and grow in unvoided urine that remains.This may occur  if there is an anatomical problem like  an enlarged prostate that weakens urine flow and causes urinary retention, or physiologic issues that causes urine backflow (aka.Reflux).

Question 3

what causes bladder infections in a woman?

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Bladder infections ?: Sexually active women are vulnerable to bladder infections b/c of the proximetry of the urethra to the vagina, which harbors bacteria which can invade the urethra and bladder.  It may help avoid a bladder infection if one empties the bladder with some force just after sexual intercourse, and hydration with water will help to reduce the incidence.

Question 4

what can cause bladder infections in teenage boys?

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Bladder infection : bladder infection in teenagers is unusual unless there is a history of kidney reflux causing repeated infections and scaring of kidneys or bladder. Teenagers who are sexually active can have sexually transmitted diseases that looks and acts like bladder infections

Question 5

what could cause my reoccuring bladder infection?

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Several items: There a variety of reasons for recurrent bladder infections.   Douching, spermicidal ointments (on condoms), bubble baths and stones  are just a few.

Question 6

what causes rid of a bladder infection?

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Script antitibiotics: From your dr. In meantime drink lots of water & urinate every 1 - 2 hours during the day & once or twice at night.

Question 7

what causes bladder infection?

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Bacteria: Most bladder infections are caused by bacteria entering the urinary tract. This commonly occurs in women due to tight clothing, wiping incorrectly (back to front instead of front to back) and sexual activity. See your doctor if you have symptoms of a bladder infection.

Question 8

what can cause a bladder infection usually?

Accepted Answer

Bacteria. : Urinary tract infections occur when pathogenic bacteria proliferate in the urine, causing inflammation in the urethra, bladder and sometimes the kidney. E. Coli is the most common cause, which is usually found in the colon but can contaminate the urine since the urethra and anus are in such close proximity. Infections are cleared with antibiotics, and should be confirmed by urine culture.

Question 9

can the use of replens cause bladder infections?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: This vaginal lubricant should not generally result in uti.

Question 10

does intercourse cause frequent bladder infections?

Accepted Answer

Often: Commonly in sexually active women of your age.

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