A 21-year-old member asked:
is there a connection between bubble baths and urinary tract infections (utis)?
2 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 46 years experience
Yes: Bubble baths/scented shampoos/ dirty bath water all have been linked to uti's in females from toddlers to adults. These agents can trigger irritation directly or leave a soapy film on female genitals. If not well rinsed, it may remain & trigger itching/redness/drainage. Bacteria may accompany the irritation & make the short trip to the bladder. I rarely see it in males, different parts.
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Dr. George Klauberanswered
Specializes in Pediatric Urology
Yes: Bubble-bath use is responsible for many utis. Bubble-bath with a little water can travel up a female urethra. This causes irritation and possible inflammation of the urethra and bladder, this damages protective layer of urethra and bladder lining so bacteria can attach to + invade bladder lining cells and a UTI results. More common in little girls than mature women. Bb should carry warning re utis.
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30 ? : There are some children who will never have an ear infection. Some will have a whole bunch. The exact incidence is not important. By age 2, you'll know what the story is. Being around smokers, being in daycare, having allergies, will all predispose to ear infections. The more exposure to irritants and viruses, the more likely. Good nutrition, treating allergies, avoiding smoke exposure, helps.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
What is best treatment for an eye infection?
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Hygiene, antibiotics: Depends upon the type of organism. If bacterial there are effective antibiotics. If viral hygiene is most important. If herpes, there is a good antiviral. Your ophthalmologist can evaluate your eye and sort this out.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Does z-pack always work for my sinus infections?
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Dr. John McClayanswered
Head and Neck Surgery 31 years experience
Often not always: A z-pack, or 3 to 5 day course or zithromax (azithromycin) has been a commonly used antibiotic for over 15 years. It penetrates into the tissue well and stays there longer than other antibiotcs, so you can take it for only 5 days. But resistance by bacteria is dramatic because of this "hanging around". However it often makes you feel better because it has great anti-inflammatory properties too.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Does trimethoprim work faster than macrodantin (nitrofurantoin) for a uti?
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Dr. Simon Kimmanswered
Urology 16 years experience
Not necessarily.: For uncomplicated bacterial uti, if both organisms are susceptible to the antibiotics, there is minimal difference between the two agents. Both agents are generally good choices for initial therapy. However, if there is a risk that the UTI has progressed to become a kidney infection, Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) is superior, because Macrodantin does not penetrate the tissues of the kidney well.
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