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Urinary Tract Infections (bladder infections)

An infection in urinary tract is also known as cystitis, in which usually produces a frequent, urgent need to urinate and a burning or painful sensation while urinating. It is generally caused by bacteria. Ask questions about urinary tract infections here.

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Can Chlamydia get confused in a urine test with a UTI?

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That depends on the test. If the health care provider did only a urine dipstick or urinalysis, both chlamydia and UTI will typically show increased white blood cells on the dipstick. A woman with painful urination who is at risk for STIs should be tested for chlamydia, even if antitbiotics were started at the visit pending culture results.

Does being sexually active cause yeast infections?

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You can get a bladder infection with just one partner´, if you dont clean yourself. You do know that you dont pee out of your vagina right? you have a urethra its right above your vaginal opening. Its amayzing to me how many girls dont know this.

What should you eat when you have kidney stones?

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It's not so much what you eat it's mostly what you should drink. Try drinking olive oil it's not pleasant and doesn't taste good, but it works. It will get rid of the pain and help pass the stone and also drink tons of water. But don't drink milk because if you have too much of that that can make it worse. But first try olive oil it really works trust me.

Is there a foul smelling odor when you have a UTI?

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Some of the bacteria that cause UTI can cause a foul odor to the urine. In addition, trichomoniasis, a sexually transmissible infection, can cause both UTI symptoms and a foul odor. Talk with your health care provider about appropriate testing and treatment to find the cause of your symptoms.

Icd-9 code for urinary tract infection secondary to E. coli?

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041.49, 599.0

041.49- Other and unspecified Escherichia coli infection

599.0 - Urinary tract infection

Why does your urine smell like ammonia and you feel like you have to pee all the time and it hurts and even though you drink plenty of water it still smells like ammonia?

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Urgency, increased frequency, and pain or burning are hallmark signs of a urinary tract infection (UTI). Visit your doctor, give a urine specimen (preferrable "Clean Catch") so a lab can check the urine. Until you get an antibiotic, drinking cranberry juice or cranberry tablets can help make the urine acidic--which infection 'bugs' hate. Note: Cranberry can make your urine look reddish. Drink lots of water. But do see a doctor.

Can erythromycin help get rid of a bladder infection?

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It depends on the bacteria causing the infection. Most common use is strep or staph; but LGV can cause LGV urethra infection that is caused by - Chlamydia trachomatis (or) UTI - Mycoplasma hominis -

Erythromycin is an antibiotic approved to treat a wide range of infections caused by bacteria, such as streptococcal infections of the skin, ears, and sinuses, pneumococcal pneumonia, chlamydia, bronchitis; diphtheria; pneumonia; rheumatic fever;, certain venereal diseases, and other infections. UTI - Mycoplasma hominis -

Lymphogranuloma venereum: (LGV). An uncommon genital or anorectal (affecting the anus and/or rectum) or urethra infection that is caused by Chlamydia trachomatis.

Once LGV is diagnosed, it is usually treated with doxycycline 100 mg twice per day by mouth for 21 days. If this is not an option, for example, because of intolerance to the drug, erythromycin base 500 mg four times per day by mouth for 21 days can be used as an alternative.

A person who has been sexually exposed to a person with LGV should be examined for signs or symptoms of LGV, as well as for chlamydial infection of the urethra, since the LGV and urethral strains (types) of Chlamydia trachomatis can co-exist. If exposure occurred within 30 days of the onset of their partner's symptoms of LGV, the exposed person should be treated.

MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus) Infections - Drug-Induced Liver Disease - Strep Throat (Streptococcus bacteria) - Rheumatic Fever (streptococcal infection) - Whooping Cough (Bordetella pertussis) - Infectious Mononucleosis (strep A,mycoplasma, neisseria, and strep bacteria other than group A) - Pink Eye (Staphylococci and Streptococci) - diarrhea disease - Campylobacter

Erythromycin is an antibiotic approved to treat a wide range of infections caused by bacteria, such as streptococcal infections of the skin, ears, and sinuses, pneumococcal pneumonia, chlamydia, bronchitis; diphtheria; pneumonia; rheumatic fever; diarrhea disease - Campylobacter, certain venereal diseases, and other infections.

ORIGINAL USES (ON-LABEL): Various bacterial infections BRAND NAME- Ilosone

- GENERIC NAME Erythromycin - CHEMICAL CLASS - Macrolide derivative

THERAPEUTIC CLASS - Antibiotic (macrolide) oral, topical, intravenous, eye.

POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS Systemic: Irregular heart rate (ventricular arrhythmias, QT prolongation), headache, fever, seizures, rash, abdominal pain, cramping, nausea, oral yeast infection, vomiting, jaundice,

CAUTIONS: Do not use if you have pre-existing liver disease and use with caution if you have reduced liver function. - Do not use concomitantly with ergot derivatives, pimozide, astemizole, or cisapride.- May aggravate myasthenia gravis.

NEWLY DISCOVERED USES (OFF-LABEL)

Acne, chancroid, cholera, diarrhea due to Campylobacter, gingivitis, granuloma inguinale, impetigo, Lyme disease, lymphogranuloma venereum (AKA UTI), periodontitis.

FOOD INTERACTIONS: Avoid alcohol. The absorption of some erythromycin formulations are affected by food. Er. stearate should be taken at least two hours before or after a meal. Er. estolate, er. ethylsuccinate and erythromycin base may be taken without regard to meals.

Can a hernia pass a urinary tract infection to another person?

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I had double hernia's last year, and I had two bladder infections leading to it. The doctor told me I probably had the hernia's for a few years. Since I had the hernia's repaired, I haven't had a bladder infection since. Personally I blame the bladder infections on the hernia's, the doctor said it was possible. My health was perfect (other then the hernia's) when I got the bladder infections, the chances are good in my option it "could" be the cause of a UTI.

Does cipro cure uti or bladder infections?

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It may do so. contact your health care provider for advice specific to your situation.

What does it mean when a women urinates a lot but with no sign of a urinary tract infection?

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Oliguria- VERY low amounts of urine output

Could be caused by a number of things such as dehydration, Kidney disease, obstruction of the urine flow from bladder to urethra...

Enuresis refers to an inability to control urination

Diurnal enuresis is daytime wetting. Signs are frequent urination, urgent need feeling to urinate or dribble after urinating.

Causes could include: incomplete emptying of the bladder, overactive bladder disorder, constipation...

I have been drinking a lot of Gatorade is that bad for a bladder infection?

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I am not sure Gatorade can be a cause of bladder infections but in my experience it has been a contributing factor to bladder irritation.

Is the gallbladder and the prostate the same thing?

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No they aren't.

A bladder is where urine is stored. A gall bladder helps with processing fats.

Gall bladders can develop gallstones, which are deposits - and are extremely painful. A gallbladder attack describes the pain the deposits can incur.

A gallbladder can be removed without any real adverse lifestyle changes; however, a bladder cannot.

What is closed bladder irrigation?

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Instillation of a solution into the bladder to provide cleansing or medication. (NIC96)

What are the symptoms of urinary tract schistosomiasis?

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Urinary tract schistosomiasis is characterized by blood in the urine, pain or difficulty urinating, and frequent urination.The loss of blood can lead to iron deficiency anemia. A large percentage of persons.experience urinary tract damage.

Can a females bladder infection cause a male to get prostatitis or vice versus?

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While most doctors would say that it cannot be transferred sexually, some believe that the prostatitis pathogens can be passed back and forth between couples.

How long can a urinary tract infection be present before symptoms occur?

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An urinary tract infection happens when bacteria travels from the urethra to the bladder. Incubation times varies from a few days to a few weeks depending on the type of bacteria that caused the infection.

Can a uncircumcised man cause a urinary tract infection in a female?

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Yes and other infections as well if he doesn't properly clean himself regularly. Bacteria builds up insids the hood of the penis so it's necessary to get the nooks and cranies during shower or before sexual intercourse.

Can a man's semen cause a urinary tract infection?

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No semen Can Not give you a bladder infection.I don't know where you heard that but it's 100% false.If you think about it,if semen caused bladder infections everyday 3/4 women would be complaining about one. Bladder infections is a blockage in the bladder or urethra, which hinders urine flow and prevents the bladder from emptying completely. Residual urine remaining in the bladder increases the chances that bacteria will multiply and establish an infection in the bladder. The main culprits of blockages are kidney and bladder stones, but an enlarged prostate can also cause a blockage, and bacteria from an unhealthy prostate can pass into the bladder. While many of the causes of bladder infection are out of our control, taking some preventive measures can reduce the chance of infection. * Stay hydrated: drink six to eight glasses of water a day.

* Avoid tight, constricting clothes and synthetic underwear.

* Reduce or eliminate caffeine beverages.

* Women should urinate before and after intercourse, to help clean out bacteria.

* Women should wipe from front to back after urinating to move potential bacteria away from the urethra.

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How can one explain the bladder infection symptoms.?

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Drinking lots of water, as well as cranberry juice, flush's the bacteria but the main thing that can cure it is antibiotics/medicine so if u think you have an infection i suggest that u speak to a doctor. I have had many and all of these have helped me out. Good luck!