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Less common in men (1:30 male:female ratio), bladder infection can become serious when it does occur. The male urethra is longer than the female's, not allowing bacteria quick access to the bladder and this, together with the antibacterial actions of some secretions of the prostate gland, probably accounts for why men are less likely than women to develop urinary tract infection.
Despite its unsanitary image, the urine inside the bladder is normally sterile, free of bacteria. In fact, it has been called the "last clean stream in America!" However, the penis has bacteria that live in this warm, moist environment. Bacteria can start to move up the urethra and, if they reach the bladder, can start to multiply. Normally, these bacteria are flushed out of the urethra by urination before this can happen. Sometimes, however, for a variety of reasons, the bacteria take hold and cause an infection. Urinary Bladder Infection: Common Risk FactorsThere is a number of factors that increase the risk of developing urinary tract infection - some men are more prone to getting an infection than others:
Poor Hygiene
Anal Intercouse - cystitis is more common in men who practice anal sex.
The Elderly
What may place the elderly at increased risk for developing bladder infection, is
Urinary Incontinence
Incontinence, however, is not a disease, but rather a symptom of another condition involving the urinary system, such as acute or frequent bladder infections. A wide range of medical conditions, and even aging, can cause or contribute to incontinence. Some causes, such as urinary tract infections, may be temporary. Others can be long-lasting, such as prostate enlargement (BPH) blocking the urethra or - as an effect of prostate surgery (prostatectomy). Urinary incontinence can have a varying impact on peoples lives, in many cases it can be very distressing and embarrassing, often preventing one living a normal life. This embarrassment prevents many people seeking help, this is a pity as there are many things that can be done to help.
Failure to Completely Empty the Bladder
This failure is associated with such conditions, mainly obstructions, as:
Urinary Tubes, Stents, or Catheters
PLEASE NOTE: Catheterization in males is more difficult and uncomfortable than in females because of the longer urethra.
The Diabetic Bladder
The incidence of the urologic complications of diabetes, such as autonomic neuropathy affecting the urinary bladder, ranges from 27 percent to 85 percent. In addition to autonomic bladder dysfunction in diabetes, there is an increased incidence of asymptomatic and symptomatic bacteria, which can progress to kidney infection and kidney damage. This increase in bladder infection in diabetes has been attributed to numerous etiologies, such as:
However, there are very few published research studies which address either the clinical aspects of bladder dysfunction in the diabetics or the basic molecular and cellular aspects of the diabetic bladder.
The Neurogenic Bladder: Paraplegia
Men with spinal cord injuries have lost, partial or complete, control over their bladder and sphincter due to the compromised nerve receptors that are responsible for:
Due to this condition, most paraplegics are exposed to the regular use of catheters and drugs. (The more traditional cap and bag, with continual drainage, is falling from favor even though it is a safer system). However, catheters often increase the risk of urinary tract injuries and repeated bladder infections - a common problem in people with spinal cord impairment. Exposed to repeated or long-term courses of antibiotics, in time, they also develop resistance to drugs what makes maintaining healthy urinary tract for them even more difficult. However, contrary to a popular belief and common medical practice, men with spinal cord injuries or spinal cord impairment (1) do NOT have to suffer from chronic bladder infections and (2) do NOT have to be exposed to vicious antibiotics.
Childhood Urinary Tract Infections
Congenital Abnormality: Vesico-Ureteric Reflux
Suppressed Immune System
Blood Type
Development of UTI SymptomsUrinary tract infection (UTI) symptoms tend to be cumulative as the infection becomes more severe.Signs and symptoms of bladder infection - less commmon in men than in women - are similar in both sexes. However, the further into the urinary tract the infection progresses, the greater the number of symptoms. Although not everyone with a urinary tract infection has symptoms, most people get at least some, such as:
Symptoms of bladder infection can develop
Mild cases of acute urinary tract infeciton may disappear spontaneously without any treatment. Symptoms of UrethritisThis is a bacterial infection or inflammation of the urethra (tube that carries urine from the bladder) which is more frequent in men than in women; it often sets the stage for the development of cystitis.In men, inflammation of the urethra may cause burning in the penis, especially during urination. Urethritis also may be caused by microorganisms that are transmitted through sexual contact, including gonorrhea and chlamydia. Symptoms of CystitisThis is a bacterial infection or inflammation of the urinary bladder. Cystatis is the most common infection - 50 times more common in women and girls than in men.It is also known as a lower urinary tract infection as it occurs lower in the urinary tract system than other infections. However, if the infection in men is severe, it may inflame the bladder wall enough to cause blood in the urine. Blood may make the urine look smoky or urine may even appear bloody with small clots. Visible blood in the urine may also indicate more serious abnormalities of the urinary system and usually requires further medical evaluation. PLEASE NOTE: Inflammation in the bladder is called cystitis, whether or not it is caused by infection. If one or both kidneys are involved then the condition is called nephritis. If pain is the predominant symptom interstitial cystitis may be considered. In adults, symptoms (mild to severe) of bladder infection (cystitis or urethritis), often discribed as lower urinary tract infection, and relatively rare in younger men, include:
PLEASE NOTE: These symptoms do not necessarily mean there is a bladder infection; they just mean there might be a bladder infection. Symptoms of Noninfectious CystitisA noninfectious cystitis, also called abacterial, radiation or chemical cystitis, is usually assumed when no bacteria can be identified as the cause of the symptoms.Another words, it is an irritation of the bladder not caused by a urinary tract infection with the symptoms similar to those caused by a urinary tract infection. The exact causes of noninfectious cystitis are often unknown. However, they may include:
UTI and Other ConditionsOther conditions that have symptoms similar to urinary tract infection include:
PLEASE NOTE: Excruciating pain across the abdomen or the back may signal the presence of kidney stones. Therefore, you are strongly advised to act at the onset of any of these symptoms rather than take the "wait-and-see" approach. A professional diagnosis is essential. Symptoms of Interstitial Cystitis (IC)The symptoms of a bladder infection can be mimicked by a chronic bladder disorder called interstitial cystitis (IC). As a matter of fact, over two-thirds of all IC sufferers have a history of bladder infections.In this disorder the bladder (the organ that stores urine before it is passed out of the body) is overly sensitive. The major symptoms are:
The pain and urgency can be so severe that may make work and normal social functioning difficult or impossible. Interstitial cystitis may stay about the same or get worse with time. Some people may go into remission for extended periods. Unlike ordinary bladder infections, the cause or, rather, the causes of interstitial cystitis continue to baffle medical researchers. It is believed that IC may be the result of:
However, interstitial cystitis rarely occurs in men and children; it is most common in women. Currently, an estimated 700,000 - 1 million Americans suffer from this disease. Symptoms of Irritable Bladder Syndrome (IBS)The symptoms of irritable bladder are basically the same as intersticial cystitis (IC) and painful bladder syndrome (PBS). Yet again the main symptoms are:
Frequent emptying of the bladder can become a habit and this habit prevents the bladder from filling to its true capacity. It causes the bladder to become even more irritable and a vicious circle is established. However, you can retrain your bladder by holding on by contracting your pelvic floor muscles. If "holding on" is difficult, you can try distracting your attention from your bladder by doing something. The feeling of urgency will subside as the bladder contraction dies away. Learn to hold your urine for longer periods. Start by choosing a time interval you are reasonably comfortable with. People with painful bladder syndrome (PBS) often find avoiding acids and caffeine in their diet helpful, as they can trigger flare ups of symptoms. Symptoms of Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis)This is a bacterial infection (or inflammation) of the kidneys, also known as an upper urinary tract infection, as it occurs higher up in the urinary tract system than other infections.Occasionally the bacteria causing a bladder infection with ascend up into the kidneys and cause a kidney infection. This can be serious, since kidney infections can scar the kidneys. Men are less likely to get a kidney infection as they usually do not suffer from recurrent urinary tract infections. Fortunately, most bladder infections do not turn into kidney infections, and a small scar in one kidney infection is harmless. But kidney infections are to be taken very seriously and treated promptly. Left untreated, a kidney infection can lead to reduced kidney function and, in severe cases, possibly even to death. Here are signs, mild to severe, that a bladder infection has turned into a kidney infection:
Urinary Bladder Infection: Common CausesIn most cases, about 80 percent in adults, urinary tract infection is caused by a variety of pathogens - infectious bacteria - normally present in the intestines, especially in the rectum (colon).Nearly all infections of the lower urinary tract and bladder are caused by a few strains of E. coli bacteria, called uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC). A variety of other Enterobacteriaceae and Gram-positive pathogens, includes:
They tend to remain limited to the urethra and reproductive system and, unlike E. coli, they are sexually transmitted. Other possible causes of urinary tract infections include:
Chlamydia Bacterial InfectionChlamydia is a common sexually transmitted disease caused by a bacterium called Chlamydia trachomatis. In men, the chlamydia organism infects cells of the lining of
Persons with chlamydia infections often have no symptoms. Consequently, they may transmit the infection to other people without knowing it. However, when the symptoms do occur, their type and severity will depend on the site of the infection and the person's response to it. In men, chlamydia most often causes urethritis, an inflammation of the urethra in the penis. Symptoms of urethritis can include:
To diagnose chlamydia, a special test must be done by a health professional. Chlamydia infection is easily treated with an antibiotic medication. However, if it is not detected and treated, chlamydia infection can lead to complications. In men, it can spread to the epididymis, where it will cause pain and swelling in the scrotum. This serious condition requires prompt medical attention. E. Coli Bacterial InfectionVarious harmless strains of uropathogenic E. coli (UPEC) are normally present in the body - but they do NOT belong in the urinary tract.The bacteria, however, have multiple little hairs called cilia that function like little feet that allow them to climb from the skin around the vagina, up the urinary tube, into the bladder. If UPEC (E. coli) get into the bladder or the urethra (tube that carries urine from the bladder), the body has ways of fighting them off - including the obvious methods of simply flushing them out with the urine. But these bacteria have evolved ways of anchoring themselves to the cells of the urinary tract. The invading UPEC take advantage of receptors naturally found on the cells of the mucosal lining of the urinary tract. Receptors are like molecular "docking bays" for substances which the cells need for their normal growth and development. Like pirates in an old movie, UPEC use "grappling hooks", called type I pili, to first hook on to these receptors, and then to invade the cell. (These pathogenic "grappling hooks" are composed of long, fibrous chains of a molecular "glue" called adhesin). Once inside the cell, UPEC (E. coli) can live and reproduce in safety, shielded from many of the body's defensive immune responses. In fact, they are so sophisticated that when the body detects that cells have been infected and activates the cell suicide program to destroy the bacteria, UPEC can actually flee the dying host cell before it is flushed out, and look for new cells to invade! Antibiotic Treatments: E. Coli Survival RateUropathogenic Escherichia Coli (E. coli) are able to survive antibiotic treatment for bladder infections by reverting to an inactive state.Within several days of antibiotic treatment, the number of bacteria reproducing drop to zero. Not all the bacteria are killed, though. About 3 percent of the bacteria may be still present in a dormant state after treatment with ciprofloxacin and about 7 percent may linger after treatment with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole. Even after a month of antibiotic exposure, about 10 million of the original 1 billion bacteria may remain. Antibiotic treatment does not successfully kill all the bacteria participating in the infection and may, in fact, encourage many of the bacteria to persist in a resting state. Therefore, current standard drug treatments for bladder infections are not adequate and this phenomenon may account for many of the repeat urinary tract infections. E. Coli: New Antibiotic-Resistant StrainA newly identified, antibiotic-resistant strain of a common E. coli bacterium is contributing to an increase in relatively hard-to-treat bladder infections.The analyzed strain, resistant to trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, a popular two-drug combination, shows a pattern of resistance to multiple antibiotics and has genetic characteristics called "virulence factors" that increase its ability to infect the urinary tract. Not much is known about how new strains of bacteria that infect the urinary tract arise and spread. There is also no evidence that the new antibiotic-resistant strain of E. coli is causing any increase in kidney infections or other serious complications. It could be that this organism has been around forever and has now acquired resistance to several antibiotics. It could have been introduced, perhaps through contaminated food. E. coli-Induced Repeated Bladder InfectionsFor those who are more prone to repeated infections, it can be a painful and frustrating battle. And you are likely to continue having urinary tract infections, if you have had three or more a year.One possible factor behind recurrent urinary tract infection may be the ability of debrimental bacteria to attach to cells lining the urinary tract. The symptoms sometimes can be caused by chemical irritation such as bath additives. They may disappear if toiletries are changed. Usually, the latest infection stems from a strain or type of bacteria that is different from the infection before it, indicating a separate infection. Even when several urinary tract infections in a row are due to E. coli, slight differences in the bacteria indicate distinct infections. Both chronic and recurrent urinary tract infections should be treated thoroughly because of the chance of kidney infection (pyelonephritis). Prostate Infection (Prostatitis)Severe symptoms of bladder infections can be caused by acute bacterial prostatitis, characterized by an inflammation of the prostate gland.Also repeated bladder infections can be associated with long-lasting or chronic prostatitis (CP) - the most common form of the disease, usually caused by detriemental bacteria. Symptoms of prostatis are similar to those of bladder infection.
Unfortunately, low-grade prostatitis is often missed on a doctor visit. Therefore, you may experience no symptoms or symptoms so sudden and severe that you have to seek emergency medical care. However, if you are approaching age 50, you should also look for any of the following:
These could also be symptoms of an enlarged prostate, a condition called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) causing the buildup of urine in the bladder, which increases the likelihood that pathogenic bacteria will grow and trigger an infection. Symptoms of Prostate Infection (Prostatitis)When present, symptoms of prostatitis include:
Other symptoms of prostate infection may include pain that comes and goes:
Sometimes other symptoms of prostatitis may include:
In some cases, bacteria can get into the tube that carries sperm from the testicles to the urethra (vas deferens), causing groin pain or an infection of the area near the testicles where sperm mature and are stored (epididymis). The prostate may swell, causing a less forceful urine stream.
Bladder Infection: Standard Medical TreatmentsStandard, conservative medical approaches to bladder infection are numerous and diverse.Typically, those who have frequent recurrences (three or more a year) are offered antibiotic treatments, such:
Usually, stronger antibiotics are given than for single, acute episodes of bladder infection (cystitis). After acute symptoms have subsided, prophylactic, or preventive, therapy with low-dose antibiotics is recommended. Antibiotics are normally employed in a trial and error fashion with varying degrees of success. Doctors' Choices of AntibioticsEach year, doctors in the United States write millions antibiotic prescriptions to treat bladder infections.
Bactrim and Septra
Trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole are both compounds that block the internal production of folic acid (folate) needed by most bacteria to survive. These compounds, relatively safe for humans, are lethal to many bacteria. Unfortunately, this inexpensive and quite effective, standard antibiotic for bladder infections is notorious for developing rash and allergies to it, frequently, life-threatening allergies. It is one of those famous sulfur drugs to which people have adverse reactions. Other side effects have been reported in virtually every organ system in the body, including the kidneys. Sulfa drugs may precipitate in the urine, producing crystals that can cause bleeding, urinary obstruction, or kidney damage. Septra also interacts with Dilantin, with methotrexate, and with anticoagulant medications; it should be used cautiously if these other drugs are being taken. Generic Bactrim also tends to disrupt the intestinal bacteria more than other drugs, such as Macrobid, and cause stomach upset.
Keflex and Macrodantin
As you can see, in prescribing antibiotics, the risks and benefits must be always balanced!
Cipro and Marcrobid
This trend may be due to doctors, adopting a new drug, believing it is the better drug. Therefore, it runs counter to the formal recommendations for drugs to be used first, such Bactrim, in the treatment of urinary tract infections. Internists are most likely to prescribe fluoroquinolones, such as Cipro. Limitations of Standard Antibiotic TreatmentsUnfortunately, bacteria E. coli are able to survive antibiotic treatment for bladder infections by reverting to an inactive state.Although, within several days of antibiotic treatment, the number of bacteria reproducing drop to zero - NOT ALL the bacteria are killed. For example, after treatment with ciprofloxacin
After treatment with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
Even after a month of antibiotic exposure, about 10 million of the original 1 billion bacteria may remain. It is a well-known fact that antibiotic treatments:
Therefore, current standard drug treatments for bladder infections are not adequate and this phenomenon may account for many of the repeat urinary tract infections (in 15 percent of cases, bladder or kidney infections can become a recurring problem, or they can stop responding to the antibiotics). Drawbacks of the Antibiotic TreatmentsAlthough routinely used, antibiotic treatments have many drawbacks, such as:
Therefore, due to the hazards, especially of prolonged antibiotic therapy, the need for antibiotics used to clear up the infection, should be reduced, as ALL antibiotic therapies carry with them the risks of developing
Natural Urinary Safeguards Against Pathogenic BacteriaInfection does not always occur when bacteria are introduced into the bladder because the urinary system is structured in a way that helps ward off infection.A number of defense systems - natural safeguards - that protect the urinary tract against infection-causing bacteria includes:
Bladder Infection Prevention: Health TipsBladder infections occur when bacteria get - through the urethra - into the bladder. This can happen by the way you wipe after going to the bathroom, or through sex. Bladder infections can also be caused by a blockage of urine flow, which may occur if you have an enlarged prostate (BPH).General Suggestions:
UTI Uribiotic Unisex Formula: All-Natural AntibioticOver the years, at Full of Health, we have learned that bladder infection can be addressed naturally. With the help of antibacterial herbs, it is possible to:
We recommend a safe and effective herbal remedy - a synergistic blend of nineteen (19) antibacterial and anti-inflammatory herbs - thoroughly researched and put to the test as a prevention and treatment for both women and men suffering from acute and/or chronic urinary tract infections (UTIs). It is so embarrassing having consult your doctor for the same reason (another infection!) and need to take another round of antibiotics. The truth is, however, that bladder infections CAN be successully remedied and prevented - without prescription medications.
Thousands of people have proven the efficacy of this approach. And what's most important, there has not been a single reported harm done by taking the UTI Uribiotic Formula.
Healing Properties
How to Take It
Upon the first signs of bladder infection, begin taking 2 capsules of
the UTI Uribiotic Formula 3 times daily, preferably, first thing in the
morning, then at noon, and, again, in the afternoon (but not at bedtime!), 20-30 minutes
apart from having food.
Also do your best and try to sip at least four (4) glasses of purified, lukewarm water throughout the day.
First Signs of Relief Within 12-24 Hours
Cautions and Contraindications
Digestive System:
Cardiovascular System:
Pharmaceutical Drugs:
PLEASE NOTE: When acute nephritis (kidney infection) is present - accompanied by high fever along with sudden retention of urine (a painful urge to pass urine but the inability to do so) - have your condition assessed by a health care practitioner.
Do Not Stop!
If you are prone to repeated (chronic) bladder infections, for the first few months, keep an extra bottle of the UTI Uribiotic Formula on hand, and use it immediately at the first signs of infection for the minimum of three (3) consecutive days. In time, however, you will notice that the frequency of your bladder infections begins to seize, making the further use of the UTI Uribiotic Formula - with some possible exceptions - unnecessary. Simple and Astonishingly Effective Our proprietary UTI Uribiotic Formula so simple and astonishingly effective that it continues to amaze even the most skeptical people. For this reason, we have decided to go worldwide and share our experience with the public on the Internet. We thought that if we could help clients in our Canadian practice to prevent and treat bladder infections - we would be able help you and other people around the world as well.
With no doubt this superb herbal combination can be of great benefit to you. You have nothing to lose - and everything to gain. UTI Uribiotic Formula: Therapeutic and Preventive Intake
In general, suggested intake of the UTI Uribiotic Formula depends on the degree of UTI and its diagnosis, and can be described as follows (with possible variations from person to person):
| I. Mild UTI: In case of first signs of discomfort (burning sensation when urinating, frequent urge to urinate, difficult and delayed emptying) you need to take:
In case persistent signs of prostate infection (painful and frequent urination, nocturia, decreased urinary flow, weak stream, and/or delayed emptying) you need to take:
In case of recurrent, repeated UTIs (all the above symptoms along with the need and dependence on antibiotics) it is necessary to take:
PLEASE NOTE: After all symptoms have disappeared, in order to restore the urinary tract’s normal pH and, thus, prevent recurring UTIs, taking one (1) capsule of the UTI Uribiotic Formula three (3) times daily for at least ten (10) consecutive days is highly recommended. ADDTIONAL RECOMMENDATION: In order to fully exert the therapeutic, protective and preventive (prophylactic) effects of the UTI Uribiotic Formula, it might be taken along with probiotics, especially Lactobacillus GG Plus. CAUTIONS and CONTRAINDICATIONS: As opposed to taking probiotics, the UTI Uribiotic Formula should not be used by peptic ulcers sufferers, prostate cancer and hypertention (high blood pressure) patients. It also should not be used concomitantly with warfarin (blood thinner). If an acute nephritis (kidney infection) is suspected, your condition must be assessed immediately by a healthcare specialist.
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Please include your full name, shipping address, phone number, and your preferred method of payment. UTI Uribiotic Formula in Paraplegia (SCI)Neurological conditions like paraplegia, a spinal cord injury, also called spinal cord impairment (SCI), usually result in neurogenic bladder - an unstable or atonic (with no muscle tone) bladder.People with spinal cord injuries have lost, partial or complete, control over their bladder and sphincter due to the compromised nerve receptors that are responsible for:
Due to this condition, most paraplegics are exposed to the regular use of catheters and drugs. (The more traditional cap and bag, with continual drainage, is falling from favor even though it is a safer system). However, catheters often increase the risk of the urinary tract injuries and repeated bladder infections - a common problem in people with spinal cord impairment. Exposed to repeated or long-term courses of antibiotics, in time, they also develop resistance to drugs what makes maintaining healthy urinary tract for them even more difficult. Contrary to a popular belief and common medical practice, people with spinal cord injuries or spinal cord impairment:
It is our clinical experience that paraplegics, expecially those who use catheters, can successfully remedy, and most importantly, prevent bladder infections with the help of our proprietary UTI Uribiotic Formula. Therefore, you, or someone you know or hold dear, who suffers from paraplegia, should give this superb herbal blend serious consideration. Our Clients with SCI Write to Us: Testimonial
If Your Infection PersistsOn rare occasions the UTI Uribiotic Formula alone does not seem to be enough, especially when the infection has already spread into the entire urinary tract, the following remedies should be be considered:
ATTENTION: Male Adults with BPHAlthough we have found the UTI Uribiotic Unisex Formula effective in both women and men, the latter - besides bladder infections - quite offten suffer from undiagnosed prostate infection (prostatitis) and/or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a non-cancerous swelling of the prostate gland. If this is a case, for full benefits we recommend taking the UTI Uribiotic Unisex Formula along with another exceptional herbal supplement, namely:
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