How To Stop Bladder Infections? | Humain Health

Does it burn when you pee?

It is mostly likely due to a bladder infection. Watch this video where, Dr. Akina Prakash, Humain Health's Consultant Pathologist, talks about the various bladder issues faced by men and women, and ways to prevent them.

Symptoms of a bladder infection may include:

-Need to urinate more often
-Cloudy or bloody urine
-Pain around your pelvis
-Urine that stinks (smells worse than it normally does)
-Fever (a sign that the infection might have spread to your kidneys)

What else causes bladder problems in women and men?

Health problems, including those with your nervous system, and lifestyle factors can cause or bladder issues in women and men.

Certain problems that can lead to bladder issues are:

-Ageing
-Bladder infection
-Constipation
-Birth defects
-Blocked urinary tract (from a tumour or urinary stone)
-Diabetes
-Being overweight or obesity

How can you prevent bladder infections?

-Avoid bubble bath, soaps, and powders that have perfumes in them.
-Go to the bathroom when you feel the urge and try to empty your bladder completely.
-Drink plenty of liquids. Cranberry juice may be helpful in preventing a bladder infection.
-Urinate after having intercourse
-Wear cotton underwear and loose, nonbinding clothing that does not trap heat and moisture.

Bladder infections cause major discomfort and can travel up to your kidneys, where they can cause more severe problems. So it is important to treat bladder infections right away. Doctors usually use antibiotics to kill the bacteria causing the infection. Women, especially, should watch for symptoms. They are more likely to get bladder infections than men

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