Bladder infections, also known as urinary tract infections (UTIs), are a common and often painful condition that affect millions of people each year. They occur when bacteria enter the urinary tract and multiply, leading to symptoms like frequent urination, a burning sensation while peeing, and lower abdominal discomfort. While bladder infections can be frustrating, the good news is that they’re highly treatable.
Symptom Duration:
- Dysuria (burning with urination)
- Increased urinary frequency
- Pelvic/abdominal/flank pain
- Fever
- Nausea
- Recurrent UTI
- History of antibiotic resistance
Medication Treatments:
- Antibiotics
- Macrobid 100 mg 1 tab PO BID x 5, 7 or 10 days
- Bactrim DS 800/160 mg 1 tab PO BID x 3, 5 or 10 days
- Cefuroxime 150 mg 1 tab PO BID x 5, 7 or 10 days
- Ciprofloxacin 250 mg 1 tab PO BID x 5 or 10 days
- OTC
- AZO (pyridium)
- Cranberry tabs
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