How do you catch a bladder infection?!
Question: I'm starting to think I might have a UTI. For about a week now whenever I feel like I really gotta pee, I go but then not alot comes out. I also have this kinda burning sensation when i walk around which is in my lower pelvic region
Answers: I'm starting to think I might have a UTI. For about a week now whenever I feel like I really gotta pee, I go but then not alot comes out. I also have this kinda burning sensation when i walk around which is in my lower pelvic region
Well, bladder infection is more common in females that males. In females the urethra is too short and it's easy for bacteria to travel inside causing UTI. Many females cause it to them selves (( after defecation they swap them selves from back to front causing bacteria from the bowel that live on the skin near the rectum or in the vagina which can spread and enter the urinary tract through the urethra. Once these bacteria enter the urethra they travel upwards causing infection in the bladder and sometimes other parts of the urinary tract)). And any sexual act near the rectum and then the urethra will cause UTI.
But in males it's very rare for bacteria to travel through their long urethra. Most important cause in males is anal sex (bowel bacteria will enter the male urethra)
In ur case u should suspect UTI or PROSTITIS which can cause prostatic enlargement both cause urgency and inability to fully empty the bladder and burning sensation.
You can catch it in many ways. The bacteria just needs a way to get up there. Can be from not washing hands properly, sexual intercourse, and many other things. You NEED to go to the doctor and get on antibiotics before it turns into a kidney infection and you land in the hospital.
Hi TexasGetDown
Here are some ideas to heal the issue
Causes of Bladder Infection
The primary cause of bladder infection is bacteria that are unable to be eliminated from the urinary tract. The problem is not due to bacteria getting in to the urinary tract, but to bacteria not being able to get out.
Quick Action Steps for Bladder Infection
1. Avoid urinating after intercourse until necessary. Full urination enables the body to more effectively eliminate bacteria from the urinary tract.
2. During intercourse, avoid using overly large fitted diaphragms and contraceptive sponges, which can prevent effective voiding of the bladder. It is better to wear a cervical cap, or to have your partner wear a condom.
3. Avoid all sugars, refined carbohydrates, sodas, processed foods, preservatives, artificial sweeteners (especially aspartame), corn syrup, alcohol, white bread and white flour products, pastries, and hydrogenated and trans-fatty oils, as well as all foods to which your are allergic.
4. Emphasize organic, fresh vegetables and non-citrus fruits, organic grains, as well as organic, free-range meats and poultry and wild-caught fish.
5. Drink plenty of pure, filtered water throughout the day (I drink a gallon a day).
6. Drink 16 ounces of organic, unsweetened blueberry or cranberry juice.
7. Useful nutrients for treating bladder infection include vitamin A, beta carotene, vitamin, C, zinc, and acidophilus.
8. Adding half a teaspoon of mannose powder to pure filtered water and drinking it every one to two hours can speed recovery.
9. The herbs buchu, corn silk, couch grass, goldenseal, marshmallow leaf, and uva ursi can also be helpful, as can fresh parsley.
10. To relieve symptoms, take alternating hot and cold sitz baths.
Consult with a homeopathic physician to determine an appropriate homeopathic remedy.
11. Be sure to do a colon and kidney cleanse for long term health benefits.
Best of health to you