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Prevention

Changes in lifestyle can help prevent some urinary tract infections.

After menopause, women can use estrogen cream in the vaginal area to reduce the possibility of further infections.

BATH AND HYGIENE

* Opt for the use of sanitary pads instead of tampons, which some doctors believe make infections more likely. Change the pad every time you use the bathroom.
* Do not douche or use any sprays or powders feminine hygiene. As a general rule, do not use any product containing perfumes in the genital area.
* Keep your genital area clean. Clean the genital and anal areas before and after sexual activity.
Take * showers instead of baths. Avoid bath oils.
* Keep the genital area clean. Clean the genital and anal area before and after the sexual activity.
* Urinate before and after sexual activity.
* Wipe from front to back after using the bathroom.

CLOTHING

Avoid tight pants *.
* Wear cotton fabric and pantyhose, and change them at least once a day.

DIET

* Drink plenty of fluids (2-4 quarts per day).
* Drink cranberry juice or use cranberry tablets, but NOT if you have personal or family history of kidney stones.
* NOT drink fluids that irritate the bladder, like alcohol and caffeine.

Treatment

The doctor must first decide if you have a simple bladder or kidney infection or if your infection is more severe.

MINOR INFECTIONS OF KIDNEY AND BLADDER

Usually recommended antibiotics taken by mouth because there is a risk that the infection spreads to the kidneys.

* For a simple bladder infection, you will take antibiotics for three days (women) or 7-14 days (males). For a bladder infection with complications such as pregnancy or diabetes or mild kidney infection, usually take antibiotics for 7-14 days.
* It is important that you finish all the antibiotics, even if you feel better. People who do not complete your antibiotics may have some infection that is more difficult to treat. Read the rest of this entry »

Symptoms of a bladder infection include:

* Cloudy or bloody urine may have a foul or strong smell
* Low grade fever (not everyone will have a fever)
* Pain or burning when urinating
* Pressure or cramp in the lower abdomen (usually in half) or back
* Strong need to urinate frequently, even shortly after emptying the bladder

If the infection spreads to the kidneys, symptoms may include: Read the rest of this entry »

Urinary tract infections are caused by germs, bacteria usually enter the urethra and then the bladder. This can lead to infection, most often in the bladder itself, which can spread to the kidneys.

Most often, the body can get rid of these bacteria. However, certain conditions increase the risk of urinary tract infections.

Women tend to collapse them more often because their urethra is shorter and is closer to the anus than in men. Because of this, women are more likely to get an infection after sexual activity or using a diaphragm for birth control. Menopause also increases the risk of urinary tract infection. Read the rest of this entry »

What is urinary tract infection?
Cystitis is an infection of the urinary bladder, a urinary tract infection, which almost always caused by bacteria. Bacteria thrive well in the body warm urine, and they reproduce rapidly when they get into the urinary bladder. Eventually, these bacteria cause an inflammation of the lining of the dress the inside of the bladder. Lining will be red and irritated, and the urinary bladder is irritable. Urination can also be painful because of soreness and inflammation of the urethra. In addition, many suffer from pain and heat sensation in my abdomen after urination.

The symptoms of this condition is so typical that the vast majority who have had cystitis before, will be able to make the diagnosis themselves.

The condition is very common and constitute about 3.5% of all requests in general practice. In the age group 26-30 years is 100 times as many women as men who have urinary tract infection. Read the rest of this entry »