Factors contributing to Bacterial Urinary Tract Infections;
Blockage(for example, by stones) anywhere in the urinary tract;
Abnormal bladder function that prevents proper emptying, such as occurs in neurologic disease;
Leaking of the valve between the ureter and bladder, allowing urine and bacteria to flow backward from the bladder possibly reaching the kidneys;
Insertion of a urinary catheter or an instrument by a doctor;
Treatment; Drinking plenty of fluids often eliminates a mild bladder infection,The flushing action of the urine washes many bacteria out of the body; Before prescribing antibotics, the doctor determines whether the person has a condition that would make a bladder infection more severe, such as abnormalities of structure or nerve supply diabetes, or a weak immune system that reduces the person's ability to fight infection.Such conditions may require more aggressive treatment, particularly because the infection is likely to return as soon as the person stops taking antibiotics. Taking an a antibiotic by mouth for 3 days or even taking a single dose is usually effective if the infection hasn't led to any complications ; For more stubborn infections an antibiotic is usually taken for 7 to 10 days; Antibiotics may be taken continually in low doses as prevention(prophylaxis) against infection by people who have more than 2 bladder infections a
year.
A variety of drugs are used to relieve symptoms, especially frequent,insistent urges to urinate and painful urination, Certain drugs such as Atropine, may relieve muscle spasms. Other drugs such as Phenazopyrdine reduce the pain by soothing the inflamed tissues;
Often symptoms can be relieved by making the urine alkaline which involves drinking Baking Soda dissolved in water.
