Bladder problem (Please read)?

Question

I have had this problem for a few days now, when I go to the bathroom, little or nothing comes out even though my stomach is constantly hurting like I really have to go. I currently have the flu, could that have something to do with it? What should I do about this cos I'm really scared that there's a problem with my bladder or something.

Answer 1

It sounds like you have a urinary tract infection. You need to see a doctor as soon as possible. Very important!

What Is a Urinary Tract Infection?
A bacterial urinary tract infection (UTI) is the most common kind of infection affecting the urinary tract. Urine, or pee, is the fluid that is filtered out of the bloodstream by the kidneys. Urine contains salts and waste products, but it doesn't normally contain bacteria. When bacteria get into the bladder or kidney and multiply in the urine, a UTI can result.

Symptoms of UTIs
There are a number of symptoms associated with UTIs. With bladder infections, symptoms may include:

frequent urination
burning or pain during urination
the feeling of having to pee even though little or no urine actually comes out
pain in the lower abdomen
pain above the pubic bone (in women)
a full feeling in the rectum (in men)
bloody or foul-smelling urine
mild fever
a general feeling of shakiness and fatigue
A kidney infection may involve more serious symptoms, including:

high fever
chills
nausea and vomiting
abdominal pain
cloudy or bloody urine
pain in the back, just above the waist
If you have any symptoms of a urinary tract infection, you'll need to go to a doctor right away. The symptoms won't go away if you ignore them — they'll only become worse. The more quickly you begin treatment, the less uncomfortable it will be.

Call your doctor's office or clinic immediately. If you can't reach your doctor, you can visit an urgent care center or hospital emergency room. The most important thing is to take action as soon as possible.

Battling the Bacteria
Only your health care provider can treat urinary tract infections. The first thing a doctor will do is confirm that a person has a UTI by taking a clean-catch urine specimen. At the doctor's office, you'll be asked to clean your genital area with disposable wipes and then urinate into a sterile (bacteria-free) cup.

If an infection is suspected when the specimen is examined, a doctor will probably prescribe antibiotics. Because there are many different antibiotics available, the doctor may send the urine specimen for a urine culture, which is a test to identify the exact type of bacteria causing your infection. It takes about 48 hours to get results from a urine culture, and a doctor may ask patients to switch antibiotics depending on the results.

Although antibiotics begin fighting the infection right away, they can't stop all the symptoms immediately. If someone has a lot of pain from a UTI, the doctor may recommend a medication to help relieve the spasm and pain in the bladder. This will turn urine a bright orange color, but it's harmless and will usually make a person much more comfortable within hours. In the case of a kidney infection, a doctor may prescribe pain medication.

For some infections, a person may only have to take antibiotics for 3 days, but usually people with UTIs stay on medication for 7 to 14 days. It's important to take the antibiotics until the prescription is finished. Many people stop taking medication when they begin to feel better, but that doesn't allow the antibiotics to completely kill the bacteria, which increases the risk that the infection will reappear. If you've been diagnosed with a UTI and symptoms continue after you've used up all your medication or if your symptoms aren't much better after 2 to 3 days of treatment, contact your doctor.

It's important to drink lots of water during and after treatment because each time you urinate, the bladder cleanses itself a little bit more. Cranberry juice may also be helpful. People with UTIs should avoid coffee and spicy foods. And, while it's always a good idea to quit smoking, this is especially true for people who have a UTI or are prone to getting UTIs because smoking is linked to bladder problems.

People who get a doctor's help for a UTI right away should be clear of symptoms within a week. For a more serious kidney infection, most people have to return to the doctor's office for a follow-up visit to ensure that the infection has responded completely to the medication.

In either case, a doctor may tell people with UTIs to avoid sexual intercourse for a week or so, which allows the inflammation to disappear completely.

Preventing UTIs
There are several ways people may be able to prevent urinary tract infections. After urination, girls should wipe from front to back with toilet paper. After bowel movements, be sure to wipe from front to back to avoid spreading bacteria from the rectal area to the urethra.

Another thing both girls and guys can do to prevent UTIs is to go to the bathroom frequently. Avoid holding urine for long periods of time.

Answer 2

Have you gotten an actual diagnosis from the doctor telling you it was the flu? The reason I raise this question is because I got really sick with "flu like" symptoms. I laid in the bed for three days without getting better. Finally something told me to go to the doctor and I was diagnosed with a bladder infection. Had I not gone to the doctor, I would have not have gotten "better". So, it could be the "flu" symptoms are really symptoms of a bladder infection. It might be worth checking into.

Answer 3

You probably have a bladder infection. The bladder muscles are spasming, making you think you have to go. Drink (PURE) Cranberry juice and there is an over the counter medication called Azo that will help relieve the bladder pain until you can get to a doc for some medication.

Answer 4

You're going to have to go to the doctor for this one. Chances are you have a bladder infection. I bet you've been drinking a lot of sodas lately, which in women, is usually the #1 cause of bladder infections. So go to the doctor and get checked out about this. Best of luck to you, I hope you feel better really soon.

Answer 5

Are you female? Do you have the constant urge to go to the restroom? Do you have any burning? Could be a bladder infection. If so, you want to go to the doctor.

Answer 6

Sounds like a bladder infection. Go to urgent care or ER and they will test your urine and prescribe antibiotics if it is a urinary tract infection.