Having a urinary tract infection (UTI) is painful, uncomfortable and inconvenient. The condition is caused by bacteria in your urine which results in an infection. The most well known infection of this kind is probably cystitis. This is very uncomfortable and makes it painful to pass urine, however you often feel the need to go […]
Male bladder infections are considered much more likely after 50. This is mostly due to prostate enlargement as well as the fact that many men over 50 are less likely to be circumcised which allows more bacteria to build up in the urinary tract. In many cases, cystitis is the direct result of a bacterial […]
A bladder infection, also commonly referred to as a urinary tract infection, is experienced by nearly 40% of women at least once in their lifetime. Over 10% of men will also experience a bladder infection at some point in their lifetime as well. More severe cases of bladder infections such as chronic bladder infections only […]
Even though urine contains a number of fluids, salt and waste product it does not carry bacteria. When bacteria do make its way in there and multiplies, it causes Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). Pyelonephritis is a type of UTI which is situated in the pelvis and kidney. Usually the basic treatment for pyelonephritis is antibiotics. […]
Having a urinary tract infection can be a very serious health concern and affects millions of people every year. This type of infection is the second most common infection that you can have in your body. It is more common among women than men and the reasons for this are still unknown. Even though there […]
The urinary system in your body is made up of the ureters, bladder, kidneys and urethra. It is possible to have a urinary tract infection in any part of your urinary system, but most commonly it occurs in the lower part of the system. This involves the bladder and the urethra. A urinary tract infection […]