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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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What system is affected by urinary tract infection?

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An untreated UTI can cause a more severe bladder infection, which takes longer to fully treat, or even a kidney infection, which can become very serious. For females in particular, a UTI can also cause reproductive issues such as Pelvic Inflammatory Disease/Infection. For men, sexual function can be inhibited, with decreased fertility.

Will drinking cranberry juice clear up my urine infection?

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In most cases a urinary tract infection that is well underway requires treatment with antibiotics prescribed by a doctor. There are exceptions to the rule, however, if you feel the symptoms of a urinary tract infection coming on drinking cranberry juice as soon as possible can ward off infection.

Does anxiety cause shortness of breath?

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Anxiety can cause shortness of breath. It can trigger asthma attacks for asthma sufferers. One of the symptoms of a panic attack is a shortness of breath.

What causes black tongue?

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An infection stemming in the isthmus region of the mouth spreading to the frontal part of the tongue causing lack of oxidation to frontal occipital regionalis.this usually occurs from a reaction to tryafalitheind a hormone added to pepper which induces activity in the temporal lobe increasing intellectual maluability.

Why is cranberry juice recommended for bladder infections?

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Well, both the cranberry and blueberry have a substance called tannin which prevents bacteria called Escherichia coli to attach to the inner wall of the urinary tract. It is a tube from the bladder which runs to the outside ureters (tube going to the bladder and kidneys). The tannins would prevent the bacteria from forming or binding to the urinary tract resulting it to be washed out of the bladder when urinating.

I often have a cranberry juice since it can also help prevent prostate cancer. Either way, drink up on cranberry juice and make a toast to yourself knowing you cant go wrong with this drink!

Do you have to have antibiotics to cure a UTI?

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Not Always. A company called Azo makes a pil that you can get at Wal-mart. It will help with the pain caused by the UTI. You will also need to drink lots of water and cranberry juice to flush out the bladder. But if the problem persists you will need an antibiotic.

Should you take prednisone if you have a urinary tract infection?

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One should only take Prednisone if it is prescribed by a doctor for you. The doctor will give you the correct medications to treat your urinary tract infection as well.

Does drinking vinegar cure vaginal yeast infections?

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Candida is very tricky to get rid of. The only vinegar ever mentioned that many people find to be an effective treatment for candida is Organic Raw Apple Cider Vinegar, with the mother. Candida feeds off of any other kind of vinegar so only consume the Raw Apple Cider Vinegar.

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The chemical "vinegar" is the same if it made from malt, wine or cider. The above recommendation does not seem to have any rational basis. If you are suffering from thrush I would recommend you go and see a qualified medical practitioner (a Doctor) about it.

How many kinds of urine are there?

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Urine is one of a kind-- there are no separate "kinds" of urine. However, the color of urine may be different depending on a number of factors. Normally, urine is the color of straw, e.g. a very light yellow. In the morning, it can be darker because it is more concentrated. As you drink fluids throughout the day, urine gets lighter again.

Urine should also be clear. Cloudy urine or blood in the urine often means a urinary tract infection (UTI). Blood can also be from menstruation for girls and women.


Urine normally has a slight odor. Urine that smells really awful often means an infection.


Urine that has a sheen of an oily substance often means the person's diet is high in fats and that possibly, their gallbladder is not breaking down fats in foods.


So basically, you should be able to see through your urine. If you imagine a piece of newspaper in the toilet (---do NOT do this because it will clog the pipes!---), you should be able to read typed letters through your light colored urine.

Can you get a urinary tract infection from your spouse cheating on you?

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No, you cannot get a urinary tract infection from your spouse cheating on you. UTI's are generally caused by bacteria from the bowel and are not transmitted sexually.

How does air in bladder infection form?

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My mother was recently told that she has air in her bladder. Her doctor said that there are two ways that air can get into the bladder. One is when a catheter is inserted air can go in with it. The other is a fistula between the colon and bladder that allows air to enter from the colon into the bladder. I have since seen an article that says that bladder infections can sometimes cause gas (air) to build up in the bladder. Hope this helps!

Can a girl get pregnant even though she has a UTI?

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yes you can have a uti during pregnancy

How do you know if you have a bladder infection?

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With urinary tract infections, you will feel a burning sensation when you urinate, and you will feel the need to urinate very regularly. You will not know for sure until you go to the doctors or hospital to get tested though.

How does urinary tract infection cause delirium?

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The real answer is we don't know. That being said, there is a lot of speculation that the inflammatory response causes a release of inflammatory mediators such as cytokines which cause a dissociation in neurotransmitters, presumably affecting the hippocampus.

Fluid and electrolyte abnormalities are frequently encountered as contributing factors in elderly delirium. Dehydration coupled with electrolye and/or glucose imbalance (and inflammatory markers that change blood flow and composition) may be at the heart of the process underlying delirium caused by UTIs. This process remains poorly understood.

Can taking doxycycline cause a bladder infection?

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no, it's actually often used to treat a bladder and urinary tract infections.

How many days would a bladder infection show its symptoms?

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Until at least a couple of days after you begin a course of antibiotics. Note that the ENTIRE course of antibiotics must be taken in order to make sure the infection does not recur. If you only take the antibiotic till the symptoms are gone, there may still be bacteria in your urinary tract that were not yet killed.

When does a urinary tract infection go away?

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A urinary tract infection occurs when bacteria enters the urinary tract through the bladder. A urinary tract infection is usually treated with antibiotics, and once the pain and frequency are gone you will know that you are recovering. When antibiotics are prescribed, be sure to take the entire course.

Are bladder infections contagious?

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Cystitis is caused by bacteria , if people have sex so frequently with somebody , they are very easy to get the bacteria and they are very easy to infect cystitis , in some extent , cystitis is a contagious disease , most people can get it from others , if you have got cystitis , you can use the Diuretic and anti-inflammatory pill to cure cystitis , this herbal med can kill bacteria radically and it can cure cystitis within three months .