Bladder Infections – Symptoms, Causes and Natural Treatment
A bladder infection is also known as cystitis, and is commonly referred to as a urinary tract infection (UTI). When bacteria enters the urinary tract via the urethra, sometimes it moves up into the bladder, where it can multiply and cause an infection.
Although generally very uncomfortable, treating a bladder infection is not difficult. Most bladder infections or UTI’s are caused by the bacterium Escherichia coli (E.coli).
There are two main types of urinary tract infections: lower tract and upper tract infections. An infection found in the lower tract involves the urethra and/or the bladder. Infection of the urethra (tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside) is called urethritis, while infection of the bladder is called cystitis. Upper tract infections involve the kidneys and can be caused either by bacteria entering the kidneys from the bloodstream or by bacteria ascending up from the bladder via the ureters to the kidneys. An infection of the kidneys is known as pyelonephritis, and this is a serious medical condition.
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Table of contents…
- What is a Bladder Infection?
- Types of Bladder Infection
- Diagnosing a Bladder Infection
- Symptoms of Bladder Infections
- What Causes a Bladder Infection?
- Help for Bladder Infections
- Tips to Help Prevent Bladder Infection
- The Natural Approach
- Related Natural Remedies
Natural Remedies for Bladder Infections
