Thursday, October, 29, 2009

Incontinence Home >
HealthPages >
What Are The Symptoms Of A Bladder Infection?

What Are The Symptoms Of A Bladder Infection?

Health Encyclopedia: Cystitis Acute Bacterial

Alternative Names

Uncomplicated urinary tract infection; UTI - acute; Acute bladder infection

Symptoms

Pressure in the lower pelvis
Painful urination (dysuria)
Frequent or urgent need to urinate
Need to urinate at night (nocturia)
Abnormal urine color (cloudy)
Blood in the urine (hematuria)
Foul or strong urine odor

Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease:

Pain during sexual inte...

View all »

Expert & Community Posts

Incontinence Treatment: More Information On Surgical Outcomes

By Jennifer Sobol, D.O. , Health Expert

...everything. Then there is the question about bladder infections. I didn't delve into... Read more »

What if the Suprapubic Catheter Does Not Work?

By Jennifer Sobol, D.O. , Health Expert

...I have multiple sclerosis and I have a neurogenic bladder. That is why the doctor suggested... Read more »

What you need to know about urinary tract infections

By Merely Me , Health Expert

...severity from a mild infection localized to your bladder to a full fledged kidney infection. ... Read more »

Go to Posts »

Health Guide

Patent urachus repair

...surgery are: Bleeding Infection Additional risks include: Bladder infection Bladder leaks -- if this happens, a catheter is inserted and left... Read more »

Urethral stricture

...urethral stricture. Early treatment of urethral stricture may prevent complications such as kidney or bladder infection or injury. Read more »

Retrograde cystography

Cystography - retrograde What the risks are There is some risk of infection from the catheter. Symptoms may include: Burning during urination (after the... Read more »

Cystitis: acute bacterial

Uncomplicated urinary tract infection; UTI - acute; Acute bladder infection Prevention Keeping the genital area clean and wiping from front to back may reduce the... Read more »

Cystoscopy

Cystourethroscopy Normal Values The bladder wall should appear smooth. The bladder should be normal size, shape, and position. There should be no... Read more »

Images

Cystoscopy

Medications

Urispas Oral Uses and How to Use

...(flay-VOX-ate)Uses This medication is used to treat certain bladder/urinary tract symptoms.... Read more »

Ditropan Oral Uses and How to Use

...KLOR-ide)Uses Oxybutynin is used to treat certain bladder and urinary conditions (e.g.,... Read more »

Sanctura Oral Uses and How to Use

...Uses This medication is used to treat an overactive bladder. By relaxing the muscles in the... Read more »

Ditropan XL Oral Uses and How to Use

...form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions. It relaxes... Read more »

Detrol Oral Uses and How to Use

...Uses This medication is used to treat an overactive bladder. By relaxing the muscles in the... Read more »

View all commonly prescribed Medications »

Related News

Infection Dangerous After Heart Transplant

November 06, 2007

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Patients who develop a central nervous system infection after having a heart transplant are at serious risk for death.... Read summary »

Better Bladder Cancer Detection

September 08, 2006

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Every year, more than 61,000 people in the United States will be told they have bladder cancer. The... Read summary »

Neobladder

November 03, 2006

PORTLAND, Ore. (Ivanhoe) -- When Hans Neukomm learned he had advanced bladder cancer, he thought he'd also have to re-learn going to the bathroom.... Read summary »

Recovering From West Nile Virus

August 21, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The long-term prognosis of patients infected with West Nile virus is good, according to a new study. Until now not much has... Read summary »

Hope for Childhood Arthritis

May 05, 2008

CLEVELAND (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- We think of arthritis as something that hits when we get old. But it can strike kids, too. One type can leave... Read summary »

Go to News »

Note: All clinical content on this site is physician-reviewed, except material generated by our community members.

Non-Profit Affiliates:

Featuring Content From:

By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on IncontinenceNetwork.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2005-2009. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. All rights reserved.