Question 1

can u get herpes from someone with a bad bladder infection?

Accepted Answer

Yes and No: Someone who has a self diagnosed "bladder infection" could in fact have herpes, and it is possible to have both at the same time.  But no, you could not get herpes from someone who doesn't have herpes but just a bad bladder infection.  The infected person needs to be seen to determine which s/he has and to get some relief!  and should only be having protected sex---if sex is even desired right now.

Question 2

is there one medication for bladder infection that is also used for herpes?

Accepted Answer

No: These are separate, unrelated conditions.

Question 3

what can cause bladder infections in teenage boys?

Accepted Answer

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 4

what causes bladder infection?

Accepted Answer

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 5

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 6

can the use of replens cause bladder infections?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

what could cause my reoccuring bladder infection?

Accepted Answer

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 8

does intercourse cause frequent bladder infections?

Accepted Answer

Often: Commonly in sexually active women of your age.

Question 9

can a bladder infection with no signs of it cause you to pass out?

Accepted Answer

Yes but mostly not: Urosepsis is a blood infection coming from the bladder that may occur in those not obviously symptomatic. The sepsis lowers blood pressure and can cause people to pass out. It's mostly in the elderly or those with dementia.

Question 10

what are the symptoms of a bladder infection ? and how is it caused?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms: Frequent urination, pain/burning when urinating, urgency, fever, pain in lower abdomen.

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