Best Antibiotic For a UTI Do you have a frequent urge to urinate or experience pain when you urinate? You may be suffering from a UTI. If you have ever found yourself asking the questions: What is the best antibiotic for a UTI? What are the symptoms of a UTI? Are there UTI treatments without […]
Dr. Umer Khan
Home Remedies for Kidney Infection Untreated kidney infections can turn into recurring kidney infections that lead to complications and disease. Kidney infection home remedies, in addition to a treatment plan prescribed by a doctor, can support recovery time as well as act as preventative measures to stave off recurring symptoms from occurring. Read on to […]
Dr. Hillary Webster
What Antibiotics are Used for a Kidney Infection? Curing kidney infections always requires antibiotics to prevent bacteria from multiplying. Medically known as pyelonephritis, kidney infections are a result of bacteria entering the kidneys, most commonly from a pre-existing infection in the urinary tract like a bladder infection. Depending on the severity of the infection and […]
Dr. Karen Vieira
UTI vs. Yeast Infection vs. STD: What’s the Difference? Your body is vulnerable to countless diseases and disorders, and it can be especially alarming when you notice something isn’t right in more sensitive areas of your body. There could be a wide range of reasons for pain, itching, or discomfort in your genital area, but […]
Margaret A Spera, NP, APRN
Over-the-Counter Bladder Infection Treatment Bladder infections add up to about 8 million doctor visits each year. Although taking prescription antibiotics is the best way to get rid of your bladder infection, there are ways to use self-treating methods that may help lessen the discomfort and pain until you can see your doctor. Note that you […]
Dr. Navin Ramchandani
Are Urinary Tract Infections Contagious? A urinary tract infection is an infection anywhere along the urinary tract. The answer to a question like ‘is a urinary tract infection contagious?’ can vary depending on the cause and location of an infection. Generally, the bacteria leading to an infection can be contagious even if the actual UTI […]
Sara Menges
From Bad to Worse: When Your UTI Turns into a Kidney Infection Urinary tract infections are one of the most common types of infection, second only to respiratory infections. They account for over 8.3 million visits to hospitals and health care providers each year. An untreated UTI may lead to a kidney infection, this is […]
Margaret A Spera, NP, APRN
Bladder Infection Signs The urinary tract is the system of body parts involved with urination. This includes the bladder as well as the urethra, kidneys, and ureters (tubes connecting the kidneys to the bladder). Infection of the bladder causes cystitis (inflammation of the bladder). Infection can occur in any of these body parts, but distinguishing […]
Ryan Quinn
Get UTI Medication Online If you have a UTI, you want relief as soon as possible, preferably without spending an hour in your doctor’s office first. Did you know that you can get UTI medication online? Let’s talk a little bit about UTIs and how you can get UTI medication online. What is a UTI? […]
Jennifer Nelson
How to Get Treated for a Bladder Infection Bladder infections, also known as urinary tract infections (UTIs) can be very painful and make going about your day difficult. Learn how to get treated for a bladder infection so you can live symptom free. What is a Bladder Infection? Your urinary tract is made of four […]
Leah McCabe
What is a UTI? A UTI is a urinary tract infection that affects any part of your urinary system. Your urinary system contains your urethra, bladder, ureters, and kidneys. Most infections start in the lower urinary tract which includes your bladder and urethra. UTIs are generally more common in women than in men. Symptoms of […]
Christina Wedberg
A chronic UTI is when your urinary tract is recurrently infected. This could mean your urinary tract infection (UTI) is not responding to treatment, or the infection comes back shortly after treatment. Let’s take a closer look at chronic UTIs and how to deal with them. What is a UTI? Your urinary tract is made […]
Leah McCabe