How to Recognize Signs of a Bladder Infection

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Stop a bladder or urinary tract infection in its tracks by learning what to look for and how to prevent it from getting worse.

To complete this How-To you will need:

Careful monitoring of symptoms
A physician

Step 1: Check frequency of urination

Check your frequency of urination. A swollen, infected bladder will make you feel the urge to urinate more often.

Step 2: Pay attention to a burning sensation

Check for a burning sensation when urinating, a common symptom of a bladder infection.

Tip: Holding urine too long can encourage infection, so go when you have to go.

Step 3: Observe the color and smell of urine

Observe the color and smell of your urine. If your bladder is infected, urine may be dark yellow or greenish, with a foul odor.

Tip: If you take an over-the-counter drug for bladder infections and painful urination persists, see your doctor immediately.

Step 4: Check for pain in the stomach or pelvic area

Check for throbbing pain in your stomach or pelvic area, as this is indicative of an advanced infection.

Step 5: Watch for blood in the urine

Watch for blood in your urine and contact your physician immediately to prevent further damage to your urinary tract.

Step 6: Contact your physician

Contact your physician for an accurate diagnosis. No two people are alike when it comes to infection symptoms.

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• bladder
• infections
• diagnosing
• symptoms
• urinary
• tract
• preventing
• treating
• dealing

[Kasooz]

I have one right now..they suck!

[LazyLimonada]

oh and uh to the girls, make them wash their hands before they goes down there! i learned the hard way!

[BongoGracie]

I've got one right now.. I wan't to cry... Like,, It brings me to tears when I pee. I drank a whole Jug of Cranberry juice in 2 days... But, It still hurts really bad. so im going to just drink water.. and pee alot.. Drink, Pee,Drink, Pee,Drink, Pee,Drink, Pee,Drink, Pee,Drink, Pee,Drink, Pee, DONE! I hope :S

[TheFroggyFilazzola]

@Bighoff123 Force yourself to drink more water then humanly possible. It helps.

[Bighoff123]

im a guy and have one. My penis and bladder hurt and it kills to piss, which I have to do every 30 seconds, and then nothing comes out. Shit sucks.

[Nicciluvable]

i have had 3 but never really treated them now i have one and it wont go away

[GreeceOTOT]

0:51, i thought it said "Holding it can encourage an erection" hahaha

[caelin14]

THE CURE FOR BLADDER INFECTIONS (AND YOU WILL BE CURED IN ONE HOUR) IS CALLED D-MANNOSE!!!! YOU CAN GET IT AT ANY HEALTH SHOP!! IT IS SIMPLY AMAZING!!! THE BACTERIA BINDS TO THE MANNOSE PARTICALS AND CAN'T HOLD ON!! THE LITTLE BUGGERS HAVE TO COME OUT!! TRY IT!!! MY FRIENDS ARE ALL IN SHOCK AT HOW WELL IT WORKS!! AND YOU DON'T EVEN HAVE TO GO TO THE DOCTOR

[1010232ful]

@wildcog i dont get it :S

[Hadra568]

@andreaarienette if you're really concerned, get looked at. I get UTIs all the time. They suck but they go away fast, and as long as you treat them, your kidneys wont fail

[nickyanime601]

i got one when i was like 5 and held my pee for one day then the next i did my eyes and pee and gone :)

[AmberAndMakayla]

haha poor dog had to look at it XD