What Are Bladder Infections?

This is an infection that is due to formation of cysts or any sort of eruptions or inflamations in the bladder.Women are more prone to this disease.In serious conditions it can lead to kidney damage.

What causes bladder infection?

* Bacterial infections such as e coli.
* Dirty and common toilets

In women

* Sexual contact
* Some times due to contraceptive devices such as copperT, diaphram etc.
In Men

* Obstruction in the urinary tract.
* sexually transmitted bacteria: chlamydia and mycoplasma.
* Sometimes usage of infected catheters in hospitals

What are the symptoms of bladder infections?

* Constant pain during urination.
* Burning sensation in the urethra

How are bladder infections diagnosed?

* Urine test
* Cystoscopy
* Intravenous pyelogram
How are bladder infections treated?

Doctors generally prescribe antibiotics for treating bladder infections

How to prevent bladder infections?

* Drink lots of water
* Urinate regularly
* Maintain practices of cleaniness after urinating