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What Could Cause Bladder Infection?
I am 49 year old female in very good health. Have not had a bladder infection in 15 years. I have pulsing in my bladder with pressure and frequent urination.this has been going on for over 30 days. I do not have an infection it has been tested by Dr. I have taken lots of herbs and high doses of tumeric. What can I do?
Fri, 20 Jun 2014
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The Presence of bacteria in the urine may lead to bladder infection and other forms of urinary tract infection.Escherichia coli is the most common organism responsible for bladder infection.
The most common way bacteria gain access to the urinary system from outside is through the urethra.The most common symptoms of bladder infection are burning sensation when urinating,Frequent urge to urinate,Passing only small amounts of urine at a time despite the urge to urinate and cloudy Urine.
Bladder infection is diagnosed by a urinalysis and the presence of white blood cells in urinalysis indicates bladder infection.
Simple bladder infections in women can be treated with a three-day course of an antibiotic like Co-trimoxazole.
The choice of antibiotic, the strength of the medication and the length of treatment vary depending on the circumstances and antibiotics need to be taken for 10 days or more.
Thank you.
Welcome to HCM,
The Presence of bacteria in the urine may lead to bladder infection and other forms of urinary tract infection.Escherichia coli is the most common organism responsible for bladder infection.
The most common way bacteria gain access to the urinary system from outside is through the urethra.The most common symptoms of bladder infection are burning sensation when urinating,Frequent urge to urinate,Passing only small amounts of urine at a time despite the urge to urinate and cloudy Urine.
Bladder infection is diagnosed by a urinalysis and the presence of white blood cells in urinalysis indicates bladder infection.
Simple bladder infections in women can be treated with a three-day course of an antibiotic like Co-trimoxazole.
The choice of antibiotic, the strength of the medication and the length of treatment vary depending on the circumstances and antibiotics need to be taken for 10 days or more.
Thank you.
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