I have had many of these before. You feel like you can't leave the toilet and like your bladder is squeezing. Extremely painful! You have a Urinary Tract Infection or UTI. You need do see a doctor as soon as possible! I have pasted some info from a site that may be helpful to you;
What is a urinary tract infection?
The urinary tract is made up of the kidneys, bladder, and urethra. Most unrinary tract infections (UTIs) are caused by bacteria. Any part of the urinary tract may become infected. If left untreated, UTI can cause permanent damage to the bladder and kidneys.
How does it occur?
Normally, a healthy bladder is free of bacteria. Bacteria that cause UTI often spread from the rectum to the urethra and then upward to the bladder or kidneys. Urinary tract infection is the result of bacteria that multiply and spread. These bacteria can cause inflammation of the urethra, bladder or kidney.
UTI is more common in women because the urethra is short, making it easy for bacteria to spread. The urethra is also located near the rectum in women.
Urinary tract infection is more likely to occur in women who:
are newly sexually active
are pregnant
are postmenopausal
have a history of diabetes, sickle-cell anemia, or abnormalities of the urinary tract
are on steroids
have been hospitalized recently.
What are the symptoms?
The symptoms of UTI may include:
pain or discomfort (burning) when urinating
frequent need to urinate (frequency)
uncontrollable urge to urinate (urgency)
strong-smelling urine
change in amount of urine, either more or less
cloudy, dark, or bloody urine
leaking of urine
pain in the lower pelvis, abdomen, lower back, or side
shaking chills, fever, sweats
pain during sexual intercourse.
Other conditions, inlcuding vaginitis or irritable bladder, may cause similar symptoms.
How is it treated?
UTIs are treated with an antibiotic. You may take the antibiotic in a single dose or over 3 days or longer. If the prescribed treatment is prematurely stopped, the infection may recur.
If the infection is not treated, it may spread to the kidneys or to your blood, requiring hospitalization.
How long will the effects last?
Urinary tract infections can be painful. The symptoms of UTI will usually disappear 24 hours after treatment begins. The doctor can prescribe a medication to relieve painful urination while the antibiotics are eliminating the infection. This medication may color your urine bright yellow and may stain contact lenses.
How can I take care of myself?
If you have the symptoms of UTI, follow your doctor’s treatment. Take all the antibiotic medication that your doctor prescribes, even when you feel better. In addition:
Drink plenty of water.
Empty your bladder regularly and completely.
Urinate after sexual intercourse.
To relieve cramps or abdominal pain, you may want to use a hot water bottle or an electric heating pad on a low setting.
For a fever:
If you have a fever above 100 degrees F (38 degrees C), rest. After your temperature has fallen below 100 degrees F (38 degrees C), you may be more active.
Drink plenty of fluids.
Ask your doctor what medication you should take to control your fever.
Keep a daily record of your temperature.
If symptoms continue more than 3 days after starting your antibiotic, or if you develop new symptoms, call your doctor.
To prevent urinary tract infections:
Drink plenty of fluids.
Empty your bladder regulary and completely.
Drink cranberry juice regulary.
If you use a diaphragm for contraception, consider checking the fit or using another method of contraception.
Urinate after sexual intercourse.
After a bowel movement, wipe yourself from front to back to prevent bacteria from the anus from getting near the urethra.
Keep the genital area clean.
Wear loose all-cotton or cotton-crotch underwear and pantyhose.
2007-05-05 20:24:09
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answered by ? 2
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You very likely could have a urinary tract infection. This can cause all the symptoms you are having and can even cause fever when severe enough. This is quite often associated with the 'pulling-type' of pain you describe and trouble urinating. If it doesn't go away on its own or gets worse, you will need to take an antibiotic.
Another possibility is that you could have a stone in your urinary tract which are very painful and usually do cause blood in the urine. These most often do pass on their own, but are extremely painful. These stones can be caught and taken to your doctor for tests. The tests can tell your doctor if there is something that can help to prevent them from reoccuring.
I highly suggest you get in touch with your doctor, especially if you've never had either of the above conditions. Of course there are other things this can be related to, but these are the most likely. Regardless, drink lots of water and/or cranberry juice. Stay away from tea and coffee for now.
If you run a fever, you should really go see your doctor.
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2007-05-06 03:31:41
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answered by Tara 2
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Quite possibly a bladder or urinary tract infection. Try drinking lots of cranberry juice and water for now until you can see a doctor and have tests run. A hot water bottle placed on your abdomen may help to ease the pain a little and maybe some Tylenol would help you as well. If the pain gets too severe, go see the doctor in the ER.
2007-05-06 03:24:07
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answered by Anonymous
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go to the doctor. this could be kidney stones, or a bad bladder infection. fyi, the uterus doesn't make urine. your kidneys make urine, and it is held in your bladder til you go to the bathroom. Your uterus is where your babies will grow:) if it is a bladder infection or kidney infection, your doctor will probably tell you to drink alot of cranberry juice...it is very good for this, but it sounds like whatever you have is advanced, so don't self-treat...go to the doctor! If you can't urinate, the infections in your bladder may get into your body and make you much sicker...or worse, if you ignore it long enough.
2007-05-06 03:30:43
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answered by rainydaydreamr 4
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Is the blood in the urine or from your uterus? it could be a UTI (urinary tract infection or something with the kidneys if there is blood in the urine itself). If it is from the uterus, then it is probably some sort of bacterial infection or minor trauma from sex. In either case, you need to see your physician to determine what exactly it is, and how to successfully treat it.
2007-05-06 03:27:57
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answered by Ebony B 2
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There is only one answer to this question.
You need to be seen by a Dr and have a urine test.
Most likely this is an infection of your bladder (the bag that holds your urine) Given that you are expelling blood also, may indicate a more severe infection.
It is going to take prescription medication to get you better.
This may or may not have something to do with your having sex. , especially if your partner was not very clean.
2007-05-06 03:29:00
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answered by Hope 7
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You should go have it checked out. It could be kidney stones that are trying to pass or it could be a UTI ( I'm not trying to scare you but) I went to the doctor last year to see about a simple bladder lift and they found blood in my urine and sent me for a cat scan and found a growth in my right kidney. I had to have it removed.I was lucky that they found it and that it was not cancer. It may be something simple but it could be more serious so please go have it checked out.
2007-05-06 03:32:11
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answered by wilma flintstone 2
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You more than likely have a Urinary Tract Infection. Go to the Dr.s for a Antibiotic. They are very painful and must be treated immediately.
2007-05-06 03:21:45
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answered by carrie 4
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UTI or STD. You should learn about the female anatomy. Your bladder makes urine. Your uterus carries babies.
2007-05-06 03:33:45
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answered by Anonymous
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You have what is called a bladder infection. You may want to see a doctor. make sure in the future that you pee before and after sex.
2007-05-06 03:21:41
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answered by alwaysmoose 7
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