Bladder and urinary tract infections are by far the most common bladder infection among women, but they can also affect men. This article will provide information on bladder and urinary tract infections, their causes, symptoms, prevention methods and treatment options.

Dr. Naval Parikh is a board-certified physician with 10 years of experience in the bladder and urinary tract infections treatment. Dr. Naval Parikh is here to talk more about urinary bladder infections so you know what it is and how best to treat it.

What is Bladder and Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)?

Bladder and Urinary Tract infections are bladder infection that occurs due to the urinary bladder. In some cases, the bladder may also get infected with bacteria from other parts of the body such as kidneys or ureters.

In this condition, there is a back-flow of urine from the bladder into one or both kidneys because of any obstruction in the urinary bladder or urethra.

Types of Bladder and Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)

Cystitis

Cystitis commonly affects the bladder and urinary tract infections. This condition is mainly caused by the bacteria, E Coli or Staphylococcus saprophyticus. Bacteria enter the bladder through the urethra causing bladder infection symptoms such as pain while passing urine, blood in urine, etc.

The most common type of bladder infection (cystitis) in women is a bladder infection caused by E coli.

Cystitis can also affect men and children, though it’s less common than bladder infections among women.

Bladder Cystitis causes bladder infection symptoms such as:

1. Pain or burning sensation while passing urine (dysuria).
2. Frequent urge to urinate (pollakiuria).
3. Pain in the bladder.
4. Blood in the urine (hematuria).

Pyelonephritis

It is bladder and urinary tract infections that affect the kidneys (Pelvis). Pyelonephritis can be caused by E coli or Staphylococcus saprophyticus. It’s important to note that bladder infection symptoms of pyelonephritis are similar to bladder cystitis but more intense. In addition to bladder infection symptoms, there are other signs and symptoms of pyelonephritis.

1. Fever (high temperature).
2. Pain in the side or back; flank pain might be severe.
3. Nausea or vomiting.

The real danger with bladder and urinary tract infections is that it may spread further into the kidneys causing bladder infection which can be life-threatening.

Urethritis

Urethritis is a bladder and urinary tract infection that affects the urethra (the tube through which urine passes from the bladder to the outside of the body). Urethritis can be caused by E coli or Chlamydia trachomatis. Symptoms of Urethritis are:

1. Pain or burning sensation while passing urine (dysuria).
2. Frequent urge to urinate (pollakiuria) may also be present.

Urethritis bladder infection symptoms usually subside within a few days, but it can become chronic if left untreated.

Causes of Bladder and Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)

As bladder and urinary tract infections are very common, it’s important to know the bladder infection symptoms so you can get treated at early stages.

Various risk factors lead to bladder and urinary tract infections such as:

1. Unprotected sex.
2. Frequent bladder catheterization.
3. Pregnant women are more at risk for bladder and urinary tract infections.
4. Women who have had bladder or kidney stones, chronically catheterized individuals, etc.
5. Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to bladder infection because it causes urine containing high levels of sugar that provide the perfect environment for bacteria to grow in the bladder causing bladder infection symptoms such as bladder pain etc.
6. Using a diaphragm for birth control increases the risk of bladder infection in women because of the pressure it exerts on the bladder from below, which can cause the bladder wall to become weak and more susceptible to bladder infections.
7. Chronic urinary tract obstruction such as prostate problems may lead to bladder and urinary tract infections due to the accumulation of bladder waste products such as ammonia.
8. Individuals who wipe back to front after using the toilet instead of front to back increase the risk of bladder and urinary tract infections because it brings bacteria from the anus into the bladder where they may reside and multiply causing bladder infection symptoms.

Can Bladder and Urinary Tract Infections be prevented?

Frequent bladder and urinary tract infections may indicate an underlying medical condition that should be ruled out before attempting to prevent bladder and urinary tract infections.

Various tips can help to prevent bladder infection such as:

1. Drink plenty of water, at least eight glasses a day.
2. Maintain good personal hygiene by washing your genital area with unscented soap and water after going to the toilet.
3. Urinate as soon as you feel the bladder is full, don’t hold your bladder for a long time because it can bring bacteria from the stool into the bladder causing bladder infection symptoms.
4. Maintain a healthy lifestyle by eating a well-balanced diet, reducing caffeine intake such as coffee, etc., avoid smoking as it can lead to bladder and urinary tract infections.
5. If you have had bladder or urinary tract infections before, don’t delay going to the doctor if you notice any bladder infection symptoms such as pain while passing urine, etc., so that a treatment plan can be devised at the early stages of bladder and urinary tract infections.

Treatment of Bladder and UTI By Dr. Naval Parikh

 Antibiotics

Antibiotics are the bladder infection treatment of choice for bladder and urinary tract infections because they kill bacteria that cause bladder and urinary tract infections.

Take antibiotics for bladder infection as prescribed by Dr. Naval Parikh only and complete the course even if you are feeling better because there is a chance of relapse or bladder infection coming back again, so it’s important to take the entire antibiotic dose until finished.

Diet

Take the bladder infection diet prescribed by Dr. Naval Parikh to help the bladder heal faster after bladder and urinary tract infections are cured completely because the bladder needs rest when healing from bladder or UTI, so no heavy meals should be taken until you feel well again.

Drink plenty of water at least eight glasses every day also unless told otherwise by Dr. Naval Parikh because the bladder needs to pass urine frequently when bladder infection or urinary tract is present, so drinking plenty of water will help the bladder do that easily without straining it which can lead bladder spasms and pain, etc.

Medication

Dr. Naval Parikh may prescribe bladder infection medication to help the bladder heal after bladder and urinary tract infections are cured completely because the bladder needs rest when healing from bladder or UTI, so no heavy meals should be taken until you feel well again.

Take it as prescribed by Dr. Naval Parikh only and complete the course even if you are feeling better because there is a chance of relapse or bladder infection coming back again, so it’s important to take the entire medication dose until finished.

Home Treatment

Dr. Naval Parikh may also prescribe bladder infection home treatment for bladder and urinary tract infections to help the bladder heal faster after bladder or UTI is cured completely because bladder needs rest when healing from bladder or UTI, so no heavy meals should be taken until you feel well again.

Visit Dr. Naval Parikh’s clinic every week to get bladder and urinary tract infections checked if you are following home treatment protocol for bladder or UTI.

Why You Should Choose Dr. Naval Parikh?

1- Dr. Naval Parikh is a bladder and urinary tract infections expert having ten years of bladder infection treatment experience in Deerfield Beach, Florida, USA

2- Dr. Naval Parikh has bladder or UTI treated many patients successfully with his bladder infection treatments for bladder and urinary tract infections which have helped them prevent future occurrence by curing current bladder infection completely along with bladder infection home treatment protocol.

3- Dr. Naval Parikh bladder and urinary tract infections treatments are known to be 100% effective in curing bladder or UTI completely because he has bladder or UTI treated many patients successfully with his bladder infection treatments for bladder and urinary tract infections which have helped them prevent future occurrence by curing current bladder infection completely along with bladder infection home treatment protocol.

4- Dr. Naval Parikh bladder infection treatments are known to be 100% safe for patients because it includes bladder infection diet, bladder and urinary tract infections medication along with home treatment protocol which has no side effects at all.

Bladder Infection Treatment by Dr. Naval Parikh is well suited for people living in Deerfield Beach, Florida, USA.

For more information, please contact:

Dr. Naval Parikh Clinic:

Address: 1 West Sample Road, Suite 201. Deerfield Beach, Florida. 33064.

Phone: (954) 782-3170