Question 1

what are the typical bladder infection symptoms? i think i have a bladder infection, but i'm not sure. what are some of the symptoms?  is it the same as a urinary tract infection?

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Urinary : Urinary tract infection (UTI) and bladder infection are the same. Symptoms include burning or stinging with urination, increased urinary frequency, difficulty starting the urine stream, and blood or discolored/smelly urine.  Progressing signs to a kidney infection include fevers, chills, and low back pain.  You should seek medical attention if you think you might have a uti, to be appropriately treated.

Question 2

how do a bladder infection and a urinary tract infection differ?

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UTI: "uti" includes all types of infections in the urinary tract.  Cystitis is specifically a term describing inflammation of the bladder. Most often cystitis, although quit irritating, does not cause systemic symptoms such as fever, body aches etc.   Pyelonephritis (also a uti) on the other hand is an infection of the kidney causing significant systemic  symptoms.

Question 3

is there any difference between bladder infection and a urinary tract infection?

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See below: Urinary tract infection is a general term including upper tract infection (pyelonephritis-infection of kidney) and lower tract infection (cystitis-bladder infection).  However, the term UTI has been misused indicating more upper tract infection.

Question 4

how do you tell the difference between a bladder infection and a urinary tract infection?

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Terminology: A bladder infection is a type of urinary tract infection.

Question 5

what is the difference between a bladder infection and uti? is a bladder infection the same as a urinary tract infection?

Accepted Answer

Yes, : Yes, these are two terms for the same thing.  Uti(urinary tract infection) is the medical term, while bladder infection is the lay term.

Both refer to a bacterial infection of  the urinary system that is characterized by some of the follwoing: urinary frequency, burning, hesitancy, cramping, and with ascending infection to the kidney with fevers/chills, sweats and back pain.

Uti's need to be treated with antibiotics, so you should call your doctor if you suspect one.  Cranberry juice has been shown to help fight certain types of uti.

Question 6

i was wondering what are some things you can do at home to ease the pain of bladder infection or urinary tract infection?

Accepted Answer

Are you taking: Antibiotics? I trust that you saw your doctor and have been prescribed proper antibiotics that you are taking. After that you need to drink plenty of water and you can take over the counter pain medication for pain relief. If the pain persists for more than a day or so, please contact your doctor.

Question 7

is this a bladder infection or urinary tract infection?

Accepted Answer

Incomplete question: You have not provided enough information to provide an opinion.

Question 8

can you please tell me about effective home remedies for urinary tract infection/bladder infection?

Accepted Answer

Drink fluids: To help flush the bladder. Sometimes the symptoms will go away.  If they don't improve on a day or two, go see your health care provider.

Question 9

i have a bladder infection / urinary tract infection and it's not that bad yet. i took pyridium (phenazopyridine) and ciprofloxacn, can i have sex?

Accepted Answer

It is OK to have sex: But it may be uncomfortable for you due to the recent uti.

Question 10

how long does it take a urinary tract infection to reach the kidneys?

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Variable: It depends on the nature of the bacteria, the persons immunity, the persons anatomy of the bladder and the ureters, and the persence of absence of stones. Of course, the trend of the symptoms of infection may predict if getting worse. Also, loin pain and fever will suggest kidney involvement.

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What is the difference between a bladder infection and uti? is a bladder infection the same as a urinary tract infection?

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I have a bladder infection / urinary tract infection and it's not that bad yet. i took pyridium (phenazopyridine) and ciprofloxacn, can i have sex?

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