Question 1

what could lead to bladder infections in women?

Accepted Answer

See below: Sometimes sexual activity in women will precipitate a bladder infection(honeymoon cystitis).  Incompletely emptying the bladder when voiding can lead to recurrent infections.  In many there is no recognized cause.  Lang term antibiotic prophylaxis is used in some patients with frequent recurrences.

Question 2

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 3

what are the symptoms of bladder infections usually?

Accepted Answer

Several symptoms. : The most common symptoms of a bladder infection are pain with urination, low abdominal and pain, frequent urination with occasional sensations of urgency. There is sometimes blood in the urine, and in severe cases, fever and flank pain if the kidney is involved. If you think you have an infection, see your physician who can test your urine and recommend treatment.

Question 4

how come i keep getting bladder infections so often?

Accepted Answer

?Sex, ?hygiene: Could be: you don't urinate after sex and go to sleep with a full bladder, use bubble-bath or take tub baths rather than shower, wipe wrong way, don't spread your thighs when urinating + thus trapping urine behind labia, withhold urge to void, wear thongs or non-cotton underwear, are constipated or are menopausal. All or any of the above could make you prone tro utis.

Question 5

how many medications are necessary for bladder infections?

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One : If a culture is performed, the results should yield the correct antibiotic for the infection. There are natural treatments as well. The most common bacteria for uti's has shown to be successfully killed using cranberry.

Question 6

how to prevent and cure bladder infections?

Accepted Answer

First why is it?: The most important question for bladder infections is why did it happen.  Most recurrence is relapse. Could be anatomic issue, colonization with bad bugs, related to intercourse (esp w/diaphragm-spermicide), change in urinary tract mucosa with menopause.  Prevention is linked to the cause and once that is known, prevention is strategic working against the causes.

Question 7

i have recurring bladder infections. would having hpv contribute to that?

Accepted Answer

While this is not: The usual sign, seeing the gyn or urologist about the potential causes of uti's make sense, and a pap can be done.  Some might suggest that recurrent UTI may be associated with perineal hygiene and multiple sexual partners. Discuss this with your gynecologist, no easy fix or answer on the inernet.

Question 8

what's the recommended way to overcome recurring kidney or bladder infections?

Accepted Answer

Consult a urologist: Problem should be worked up. Need to rule out an anatomic problem. Cranberry juice or tabs. Reduce bacterial adherence to bladder wall. Basic preventatives: urinate after sex, treat or avoid constipation, wear cotton underwear & no thongs, keep well hydrated & avoid delaying urination., separate thighs widely with urination & consult a dr.

Question 9

why do i keep getting bladder infections/uti's?

Accepted Answer

Frequent UTI's: People with recurrent uti's need to be evaluated by a urologist (u) to see if they have an obstruction of their urinary outflow tract. A renal ultrasound will be done first. If that does not give the answer of why you have these frequent uti's, other tests will be ordered. Your u can give you the a diagnosis and a treatment plan to resolve your problem. Good luck.

Question 10

is inflamed cervix related to bladder infections?

Accepted Answer

Not at all: Inflamed cervix is the immune reponse to the vaginal flora.  However, infectious microorganism, such as chlamydia, mycoplasma, etc., of the cervix may cause bladder infection simutaneously.

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