2007-08-28 09:24:08 · 9 answers · asked by calsynn1974 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
They are both forms of urinary tract infections, just infesctions of different parts of the tract.
A bladder infection is also called a urinary tract infection (UTI) by most medical people, so if you hear both names, don't get scared or confused. It's a bacterial infection that affects any part of the urinary tract. Although urine contains a variety of fluids. salts, and waste products, it normally does not have bacteria in it. When bacteria get into the bladder and multiply in the urine, it causes a urinary tract infection.
The most common type of UTI is a bladder infection, which is also often called cystitis. Cystitis literally means an inflammation of the bladder. The other kind of UTI is a kidney infection, which is also known as pyelonephritis. This kind of infection can be serious, but if treated quickly the kidney is most often not damaged permanently.
Although they cause discomfort, urinary tract infections are usually quickly and easily treated, but it's important that they are treated promptly. You can not get a urinary tract infection from someone else, although females who are just becoming sexually active often get UTIs. Sometimes Chlamydia can also cause a UTI.
UTIs are caused by bacteria, most often by the bacteria that are found inside the intestines and sometimes on the skin around the rectal and vaginal areas. Yes, that means from fecal contamination.
Nearly 85% of UTIs are caused by the bacteria Escherichia coli, or E. coli -- for short. When the bacteria pass through the urethra (the narrow urine canal that connects the bladder to the outside), they can get inside the bladder and cause an infection. Some females get urinary tract infections more frequently, this may be because of the differences in the shape and length of the urethra in different people. A female with a shorter urethra may get more UTIs. Most women's urethras are only about 40mm long. That's about 1 and a half inches. Males generally get fewer UTIs than females because they have longer urethras. (One advantage to having a penis. They tend to get urethritis).
There are several ways bacteria can get into the urethra. During sexual intercourse, the bacteria in the vaginal area can be pushed into the urethra, which causes irritation in the bladder. In fact, any time the vaginal area is rubbed, bacteria can be pushed into the urethra. You can get a bladder infection from oral sex too. Infections are also common in women who wear tight jeans. (Hey, I just report the facts, sorry girls).
2007-08-28 09:35:00 · answer #1 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-16 08:47:16 · answer #2 · answered by Samantha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-24 00:42:11 · answer #3 · answered by Duane 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The simplest change among the 2 is whilst the UTI is simplest within the bladder your kidneys do not harm and you are no longer as in poor health, however a bladder contamination will consistently grow to be a kidney contamination if left untreated and if left on my own lengthy sufficient you'll be able to be in critical risk. The discomfort to your again will take three-four days to remedy and sure it would have long past for your kidneys.
2016-09-05 17:08:44 · answer #4 · answered by mckinzey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A bladder infection is in your bladder and a kidney infection is in your kidneys. It can spread to either/or and are generally treated the same. They are both considered UTI's and are diagnosed through urine.
2007-08-28 09:33:28 · answer #5 · answered by xraydri 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, your bladder is a different organ from your kidney. the bladder may be infected, but not the kidney, and vice versa.
2007-08-28 09:34:36 · answer #6 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
both need medical attention but a kidney infection(pylonephritis) is more serious and extremely painful. you would need hospitalization if it isn't treated with antibiotics. a bladder infection is uncomfortable too and usually needs an antibiotic specifically for that area. you need to drink lots of fluids for both.
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