Bladder Infection Diabetes
- Bladder Infection (Cystitis)
- What Is It? & Symptoms
- Diagnosis & Expected Duration
- Prevention & Treatment
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What Is It?
A bladder infection, also called cystitis, is caused by an abnormal growth of bacteria inside the bladder, the balloon-like organ that stores urine. Bladder infections are one of the most common bacterial infections to affect humans, with up to one-third of all females having at least one infection at some point in their lives.
Bladder infections are classified as either simple or complicated. Simple bladder infections affect only healthy women with normal urinary systems. Bladder...
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Cystitis (UTI, Bladder Infection)
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder due to infection with a microorganism (such as a bacteria or virus). Cystitis is second only to... Read more »
Cystitis: acute bacterial
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Uncomplicated urinary tract infection; UTI - acute; Acute bladder infection; Acute bacterial cystitis Treatment Antibiotics taken by... Read more »
Cystitis: acute bacterial
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Acute cystitis is a bacterial infection of the bladder or lower urinary tract. Acute means sudden or severe. See also: Interstitial... Read more »
Neurogenic Bladder
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
This is a dysfunction of the urinary bladder caused by a problem of the nervous system. Types of neurogenic bladder are spastic bladder, reflex... Read more »
Diagnosis of Bladder Cancer
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Bladder Cancer
Signs and Symptoms of Bladder CancerThe signs and symptoms of bladder cancer vary among individuals and include: Hematuria - Blood in the urine... Read more »
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Top 10 Myths About Overactive Bladder
Overactive Bladder Only Happens in Older Women According to the National Association for Continence (NAFC). While OAB is more common in post-menopausal women, about 17% of women over age 18 (and 16% of men) have OAB. After 40, that number...
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