Question 1

how can children get utis?

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UTI's in kids: Children do not get urinary tract infections for most of the same reasons that adults do.  First and foremost, anatomical issues such as vesicoureteral reflux, posterior urethral valves and others issues must be investigated.  Otherwise, UTI's in children are often due to poor hygiene/wiping, masturbation, infrequent diaper or pull up changes, or chronic urethral irritation.

Question 2

how do you get a uti?

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Sex: The most common reason you get bacteria into an otherwise sterile bladder, is thru intercourse. The vaginal canal is full of bacteria, and the pumping action of sex is what can push bacteria up into the bladder, hence the common term "honeymoon cystitis." but, certainly other ways are possible if the bacteria can migrate up the short urethra.

Question 3

what % of men get uti's?

Accepted Answer

Varies with age: I don't know percentages, but UTIs are uncommon in men under ~40 &amp; very rare in men your age (21), mostly due to known urinary tract problems like congenital anomalies, surgery, injury, etc. More common with rising age, due to more frequent predisposing factors like prostate enlargement and kidney stones. At age 21, UTI symptoms usually are due to STDs, especially if there is penile dishcarge

Question 4

can i get a rx for a uti?

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Maybe. Maybe not.: Try HealthTap PRIME, one of our premium services. On Prime, doctors see patients via smartphone, tablet, or laptop. A patient can send photos or test results during the consultation. Prime can be accessed from throughout the world, BUT doctors may only prescribe in their "local" areas. The fee is the same REGARDLESS of whether or not the doctor thinks you should get a prescription without an exam.

Question 5

can you get a uti from sex?

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Bacteria milked up: Bacteria from outside and around the urethral opening, which is only 1-2 millimeters away fro the vaginal opening, get pushed up the urethra by the pumping action of penis in the vagina, which lies directly under the urethra. Thus bacteria are "massaged", pushed or milked up into the bladder where they multiply and cause a uti. Hence advice to empty bladder after sex.

Question 6

can u get a uti over night?

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With adequate...: Therapy, you can be much better the next day.

Question 7

another uti how do you get it?

Accepted Answer

Bacteria in bladder: Bacteria reach bladder from the anus, adhere to the lining & multiply, doubling in number every 20 - 30 mins. Can enter during sex, hence need to empty bladder after. Bubble bath & sitting in soapy bathwater irritates urethral opening & bacteria enter. Same with non cotton underwear & thongs & wiping back to front, more bacteria in area when constipated. Infrequent urination lets bacteria multiply.

Question 8

how come i get utis after sex?

Accepted Answer

Bacteria milked up: There are bacteria from the rectum outside and around the urethral opening, which is only 1-2 millimeters away fro the vaginal opening. They get pushed up the urethra by the pumping action of penis in the vagina, which lies directly under the urethra. Thus bacteria are "massaged", pushed or milked up into the bladder where they multiply and cause a uti. Hence advice to empty bladder after sex.

Question 9

can i get uti from my boyfriend?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Transmission of urinary tract infection to a sexual partner is less common than other classic sexually transmitted diseases, but is certainly documented.  It can happen.

Question 10

can you get uti from toilet seat?

Accepted Answer

No: You cannot get a UTI from a toilet seat.   If you have symptoms of a uti, then you should be seen and treated.  You cannot pick up an infection (including std's) from toilet seats.

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