what causes a uti? does intercourse increase the risk off a uti? what happens if not treated quick enough?

Question

Can a blunted kidney caused by intercourse heal on its own? B4 my diagnosis i had a uti. Other organs are fine. Will i be able to have more children?

Answer 1

Yes: You can. Make sure you change the tampon often. Keep things dry and drink plenty of fluids patricio gargollo, pediatric urology, dallas texas.

Answer 2

Yes: No problem with using tampons. Remember to use non scented tampons and change it frequently.

Answer 3

Yes: Your vagina is not attached to your urethra or bladder.

Answer 4

Yes: You can use a tampon if you have a uti. However since the vagina is right next to the bladder, you might find the tampon is uncomfortable due to the infection in the bladder. If you are uncomfortable, use pads instead.

Answer 5

UTI: Yes, you can wear a tampon with uti.

Answer 6

Yes: This should pose no increased risk to UTI progression, and should have no impact on treatment.

Answer 7

Here are some ...: If one has a continuous steady urine flow and can empty her bladder, and the tampon is not "too" bulky & tight, the use of tampon should not affect how you is treated for documented UTI. Of course, you can try and see; if it bothers your voiding, don't it; if not, use it. More? Ask your gyn-doc timely in detail.

Answer 8

UTI and tampons: Urinary tract infections (UTI) need to be treated, but tampons if appropriately used are not going to interfere with the treatment. The UTI occurs in the bladder and urethra (tube connecting the bladder and the outside) and if a tampon is changed correctly, there should be no effect on the treatment of the UTI.

Answer 9

Yes: It is OK to do that.

Answer 10

Yes.: Multiple, recurrent uti's can lead to kidney disease, even kidney failure. Must be evaluated by urologist. Could be a problem, in ascending order from where the urine leaves the body, with the urethra, the urinary bladder, the kidneys. Your age, I am presuming u r female, is an important factor. Some women have a bout of cystitis / UTI after sex. There are effective ways of rx. See a gyn and a uro.

Answer 11

More annoying than: Utis with only burning on urination and malodor is more annoying than anything else. Utis with back pain or fever need to be checked out. Reduce risk of utis by spreading thighs widely when you urinate. Also worth while urinating after sex plus taking Macrodantin (nitrofurantoin) 100mg if necessary. You may have cystitis cystica, a chronic bladder condition. Best to discuss this with your md or do.

Answer 12

Yes: The act of sex can push bacteria into the urethra triggering an infection. It's a good idea to drink plenty of fluids around the time of sex so you can urinate after and expell bacteria.

Answer 13

Post coital cystitis: Intercourse can be a risk factor for urinary tract infection. Condoms, sexual frequency, and personal predisposition are possible contributors. Urinating immediately after intercourse might help prevent this. If this is a frequent issue, your medical doctor or urologist can prescribe an antibiotic to take after sex to help prevent this.

Answer 14

Not much: Uti is a bacteridl infection requiring prescription strenth antibiotics. Cranberry juice cn sometimes help prevent but once you have an infection most likely you would need antibiotics.

Answer 15

Possible uti: Drink 3 Liters per day. Take cranberry extract. Call a HEALTHTAP doctor. Do not wait morecthan 3 days. Urgent zCare Center can provide care.

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