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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

What Causes Bladder Infections?

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...
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Expert & Community Posts

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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 »

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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 »

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Vaginal Slings: When Surgery for Incontinence Goes Wrong
By Jennifer Sobol, D.O. , Health Expert

...either into the vagina, or worse, into the urethra or bladder. Surgery is a must because it can... Read more »

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 »
Blood in Urine: Causes and Treatments
...CAT/MRI scans are the next step and will usually discover the cause.  In adult women, infection of the bladder or kidneys, urinary stones, and tumors of the urinary bladder, kidneys are the most... 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 »
Urinary Incontinence: Causes and Treatments
Urinary incontinence can be defined as the involuntary loss of urine. The urinary bladder, which stores urine until the patient voluntary empties its content, is a reservoir in the lower abdomen... Read more »

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Medications

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

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

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

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

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

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