Bladder Infection -Symptoms?
Bladder infections are not serious if treated right away. But they tend to come back in some people. This can lead to kidney infections, which are more serious and may result in permanent kidney damage. So it's very important to treat the underlying causes of a bladder infection and to take preventive steps to keep them from coming back. A bladder infection is also called a urinary tract infection (UTI) by most medical people, so if you hear both names, don't get scared or confused. It's a bacterial infection that affects any part of the urinary tract. Although urine contains a variety of fluids. Salts, and waste products, it normally does not have bacteria in it. When bacteria get into the bladder and multiply in the urine, it causes a urinary tract infection. It is important to recognize bladder infection symptoms. While the infection itself, when promptly treated, does not have to be serious; it can indeed become serious should the symptoms go unnoticed, or ignored. The most common symptom of a possible infection in the bladder will be a burning sensation when urinating. Additional symptoms you should be aware of are listed in the following: A frequent urge to urinate.
Urine with a strong, foul odor.
Blood in the urine.
Cloudy, discolored urine.
Pressure in the lower pelvis. Fever, or chills (in more severe cases). Children may have only the fever, and no other symptoms. Those children, under 5, diagnosed with this problem will deserve special follow-up to prevent any chance of later kidney damage.
| In the elderly, mental changes or confusion often are the only symptoms of a possible urinary tract infection. Painful intercourse. Side pain accompanied by vomiting, or fever and chills, may be a sign of kidney involvement. Should you experience any of the symptoms of bladder infection, but are unsure as to whether or not you should see a doctor for a diagnosis, keep these considerations in mind. |  Cysta-Q - Bladder and Urinary Tract Infections |