Question 1

can there be any relation between nuva ring and bladder infections?

Accepted Answer

Nuvaring: The NuvaRing is a devise that may press against the opening to your bladder and make you prone to having bladder infections.  The ring itself is very pliable so the risk is low but could happen. Having sex and the position used may also contribute to bladder infections so you need to look at all possible causes.

Question 2

what causes a bladder infection? what are some of the common reasons people get bladder infections?

Accepted Answer

Bladder infection: Sometimes called a urinary tract infection.  Caused by bacteria.  Need to be checked by a doctor may need antibiotics.

Question 3

can you tell me reasons why i get bladder infections so easily?

Accepted Answer

UTI's nth time...: Frequent Intercourse in the past month is the most common risk factor. Factors affecting bladder emptying like increase in residual urine in bladder after emptying (post void residual), incontinence, and cystocele, are strongly associated with recurrent UTIs. Make sure the antibiotic is right for the bug. Better yet see your urologist or urogynecologist.

Question 4

can u get bladder infection frm a lake?

Accepted Answer

UTI: Unusual, but could potentially occur under unique circumstances.  Would need more info to respond accurately.  Usually utis in women are from bacteria present in the vaginal barrel and perineum (labia, etc.). They get there from the stool, and because women have a short urethra (tube from bladder out) infection is much easier than in men.

Question 5

can u get a bladder infection from alcohol?

Accepted Answer

No: Alcohol is mostly metabolized in the liver, and very little free alcohol is excreted in urine.  Alcohol can cause irritation of the bladder wall, which can cause symptoms similar to a bladder infection, but would require ingestion of very large amounts of alcohol in an individual whose liver was not working properly.  Alcohol may lead to sexual contact which can lead to infection.

Question 6

why do girls get bladder infections after sex?

Accepted Answer

Short urethra: The primary reason is a short distance between the outside of the urethra (where the urine comes out) and the bladder.  The bladder is sterile (no bacteria normally), whereas the vagina (where the urethra exits from) is in the midst of billions of bacteria.  The act of sex pushes skin cells and bacteria into the bladder.  Urinating immediately afer sex is very important to avoid an infection.

Question 7

how common is a bladder infection by klebsiella?

Accepted Answer

Second: Second most common bacteria to cause uit.  E. Colin is #1.

Question 8

can i eat garlic to get rid of bladder infections?

Accepted Answer

No: Garlic is good for you but does not kill the bacteria that causes bladder infections. You need to go to doc to have urine culture done and treated with antibiotics. Cranberry juice can sometimes help prevent recurrent infections but is not enough to treat it.

Question 9

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 10

is it possible for a 13 year old to get a bladder infection?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Urinary tract infections are very common in females of all ages. In a circumcised male, highly unlikely.

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