Causes of bladder infection Bladder infections often occur when bacteria get into the urethra, the tube that carries urine out of the body, and then move into the bladder. Once in the bladder, the bacteria can stick to the lining of the bladder, causing it to become inflamed, a condition known as cystitis. The bacteria can… Read More »
About bladder infections Bladder infections are the most common type of urinary tract infection (UTI). They can develop when bacteria enter the urethra and travel into the bladder. The urethra is the tube that takes urine out of the body. Once bacteria go into the urethra, they can attach to the walls of the bladder and multiply… Read More »
A UTI occurs when bacteria from the gut infect parts of the urinary tract, including the urethra, bladder, ureters, and kidneys. UTIs are not contagious. However, the bacteria responsible for UTIs can travel between people during sex. Symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI) include: frequent need to urinate pain or burning while urinating cloudy and foul-smelling urine pink, red, or orange urine,… Read More »
Bladder infection A bladder infection is most often caused by a bacterial infection within the bladder. For people with weakened immune systems, yeast can cause bladder infections as well. A bladder infection is a type of urinary tract infection (UTI). This refers to an infection anywhere in the urinary tract, such as the bladder, kidneys, ureters, or urethra. Most… Read More »