| Women |
Men |
| Cystitis-
A bladder infection that is the most common
form
of UTIs for women. You may have urgent or frequent
urination. You may also have fever, pain, burning
when you urinate, and bloody urine. Cystitis
is treated with antibiotics. |
Cystitis-
A bladder infection, that is often linked to a
blockage from an enlarged prostate. You may have
an urgent or frequent need to urinate, fever,
and bloody urine. Treatment includes antibiotics.
In some cases, surgery may be needed. |
| Urethritis-
This is an inflamed urethra. You may have lower
stomach or back pain and urgent or frequent urination.
You may need to take medication for several months. |
Urethritis-
This is an infection of the urethra. You may
have
a discharge from the urethra or burning when
you urinate. You may also have pain in your
urethra
or penis. Urethritis is treated with antibiotics. |
| Pyelonephritis-
This is a kidney infection. It can be serious
and damaging to your kidneys. In severe cases
you may be hospitalized. You may have pain in
the upper back and fever. Treatment includes
antibiotics. |
Pyelonephritis-
This is a kidney infection. It can be serious
and damaging to your kidneys. In severe cases
you may be hospitalized. You may have pain in
the upper back and fever. Treatment includes
antibiotics. |
| *Women tend to
have more UTIs than men because of how their bodies
are designed. |
Prostatitis-
A prostate infection that is the most common UTI
for men. You may have a frequent need to urinate,
fever, or burning when you urinate. Or you may
have a tender prostate, or a vague feeling of
pressure. Prostatitis is treated with a range
of medications. |
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Drink Enough Fluids
Each Day. This helps flush
bacteria out of your system. Try to drink
at least
eight 8-ounce glasses
of water, juice, or other caffeine-free drinks
each day.
Take Medications as
Directed so your infection doesn't
return.
Empty Your Bladder
when you feel the urge to urinate and before
going to sleep. Urine that pools in your bladder
promotes infection. Women should always try
to urinate after sex.
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Practice Good Personal
Hygiene. Women should always
wipe themselves from front to back after
using the
toilet. Avoid bubble baths and scented or colored
toilet paper, and use condoms to help
prevent
UTIs caused by sexually transmitted bacteria.
Avoid Foods
that may make your symptoms worse, especially
if you have prostatitis. Limit or stay away
from spicy foods, chocolate, and food and drink
containing caffeine or alcohol.
Keep Follow-up Appointments
with your healthcare provider. He or she can
check that the bacteria are gone and can
start
new treatments if problems recur.
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