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Bladder Infection
Cystitis is a bacterial infection of the bladder or lower urinary tract.
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Symptoms
Pressure in the lower pelvis; Painful urination (dysuria; Frequent or urgent need to urinate; Need to urinate at night ...
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Causes
Cystitis occurs when the lower urinary tract (urethra and bladder) is infected by bacteria and becomes irritated and in...
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Tests
Urinalysis commonly shows white blood cells (WBCs) or red blood cells (RBCs. Urine culture (clean catch) or catheterize...
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Treatments
Cystitis should be promptly treated. Antibiotics are used to fight the bacterial infection. You should finish the entir...
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Drugs
Over 50% of older men with UTIs also suffer from infection of the prostate gland. Some antibiotics, including amoxicill...
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Supplements
Homeopathic medicine also can be effective in treating bladder infection. Homeopathic remedies for bladder infection in...
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Alternative Therapies
Herbals and Chinese medicine. The patient can take 1.5 3 g of the Chinese patent medicine Qing Lin Wan (Green Unicorn P...
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Risk Factors
analgesic nephropathy
Benign enlargement of prostate
Bladder outlet obstruction
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Complications
Chronic or recurrent urinary tract infection; Complicated UTI (pyelonephritis; Acute renal failure.
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Prevention
Keeping the genital area clean and wiping from front to back may reduce the chance of introducing bacteria from the rec...
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Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you have symptoms of cystitis, or if you have already been diagnosed and symptoms get...
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