Cystitis, or infection of the bladder, usually is caused by some type of bacteria.
Nearly 85 percent of all bladder infections are caused by Escherichia coli, a bacterium normally found in the intestines.
Chlamydia may also cause bladder problems, also bladder cancer and prostatitis in men can cause infections.
These more serious problems warrants medical attention.
Cystitis is much more common in women.
Mainly due to the way we are made.
The close proximity of the anus, vagina, and urethra in females, and also because of the short length of the female urethra ( the opening to the bladder).
This allows for easy transmission of bacteria from the anus to the vagina and urethra and thus to the bladder.
Keep the genital and anal areas clean and dry.
Women and little girls should wipe from front to back after emptying the bladder or bowels.
And women should always urinate after intercourse to flush the passage to the bladder.
Symptoms of a bladder infection usually begin with an urgent desire to empty the bladder.
This is typically frequent and painful, even after the bladder has been emptied, there may be a desire to urinate again.
The urine often has a strong, unpleasant odor, may be dark in color, and may appear cloudy.
Children suffering from a bladder infection often complain of lower abdominal pain and a painful burning sensation while urinating.
There may be blood in the urine.
While cystitis itself is usually more of an annoyance ( don't tell that to anyone with a bladder infection) than a serious health problem, if left untreated it can lead to a kidney infection.
There are factors that increase the possibility of developing a bladder infection: * Pregnancy * Sexual intercourse * Use of a diaphragm * Diabetes * Structural abnormality or obstruction of the urinary tract which restricts the free flow of urine Habitually retaining the urine in the bladder for long periods increases a woman's risk of urinary tract infections, and may increase the risk of bladder cancer.
Antibiotics may be necessary treatments for cystitis, especially for persistent and painful infections.
Beware of resorting to them too often.
Antibiotics disturb the normal internal flora and may promote recurrent infections by promoting the development of antibiotic resistant strains of bacteria.
Because antibiotics has been over prescribed over the years, many of the bacteria in our bodies ( estimates run from 50 to 80 percent) are now resistant to common antibiotics, such as sulfa drugs and tetracycline.
This forces doctors to resort to more powerful and potentially more dangerous drugs that pose a greater risk and side effects.
Most bladder infections respond quite nicely to a more natural approach or treatment.
Avoid caffeine which causes the muscles around the bladder neck to contract, and can produce painful bladder spasms.
Drink plenty of liquids, especially cranberry juice.
Drink at least one 8-ounce glass of quality water every hour.
Cranberry is the best herbal remedy for bladder infections.
Quality cranberry juice produces hippuric acid in the urine, which acidifies the urine and inhibits bacterial growth.
Other components in cranberry juice prevent bacteria from adhering to the lining of the bladder.
Avoid cranberry juice cocktail products ( not enough cranberry juice in the cocktail and way to much sugar to be of any benefit).
If pure cranberry juice is not available, cranberry capsules are available, but remember drink lots of water with them.
And of course Colloidal silver is a natural broad spectrum antiseptic and fights infection, subdues inflammation, and promotes healing.
Very effective for a bladder infection.
Nearly 85 percent of all bladder infections are caused by Escherichia coli, a bacterium normally found in the intestines.
Chlamydia may also cause bladder problems, also bladder cancer and prostatitis in men can cause infections.
These more serious problems warrants medical attention.
Cystitis is much more common in women.
Mainly due to the way we are made.
The close proximity of the anus, vagina, and urethra in females, and also because of the short length of the female urethra ( the opening to the bladder).
This allows for easy transmission of bacteria from the anus to the vagina and urethra and thus to the bladder.
Keep the genital and anal areas clean and dry.
Women and little girls should wipe from front to back after emptying the bladder or bowels.
And women should always urinate after intercourse to flush the passage to the bladder.
Symptoms of a bladder infection usually begin with an urgent desire to empty the bladder.
This is typically frequent and painful, even after the bladder has been emptied, there may be a desire to urinate again.
The urine often has a strong, unpleasant odor, may be dark in color, and may appear cloudy.
Children suffering from a bladder infection often complain of lower abdominal pain and a painful burning sensation while urinating.
There may be blood in the urine.
While cystitis itself is usually more of an annoyance ( don't tell that to anyone with a bladder infection) than a serious health problem, if left untreated it can lead to a kidney infection.
There are factors that increase the possibility of developing a bladder infection: * Pregnancy * Sexual intercourse * Use of a diaphragm * Diabetes * Structural abnormality or obstruction of the urinary tract which restricts the free flow of urine Habitually retaining the urine in the bladder for long periods increases a woman's risk of urinary tract infections, and may increase the risk of bladder cancer.
Antibiotics may be necessary treatments for cystitis, especially for persistent and painful infections.
Beware of resorting to them too often.
Antibiotics disturb the normal internal flora and may promote recurrent infections by promoting the development of antibiotic resistant strains of bacteria.
Because antibiotics has been over prescribed over the years, many of the bacteria in our bodies ( estimates run from 50 to 80 percent) are now resistant to common antibiotics, such as sulfa drugs and tetracycline.
This forces doctors to resort to more powerful and potentially more dangerous drugs that pose a greater risk and side effects.
Most bladder infections respond quite nicely to a more natural approach or treatment.
Avoid caffeine which causes the muscles around the bladder neck to contract, and can produce painful bladder spasms.
Drink plenty of liquids, especially cranberry juice.
Drink at least one 8-ounce glass of quality water every hour.
Cranberry is the best herbal remedy for bladder infections.
Quality cranberry juice produces hippuric acid in the urine, which acidifies the urine and inhibits bacterial growth.
Other components in cranberry juice prevent bacteria from adhering to the lining of the bladder.
Avoid cranberry juice cocktail products ( not enough cranberry juice in the cocktail and way to much sugar to be of any benefit).
If pure cranberry juice is not available, cranberry capsules are available, but remember drink lots of water with them.
And of course Colloidal silver is a natural broad spectrum antiseptic and fights infection, subdues inflammation, and promotes healing.
Very effective for a bladder infection.
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