Bladder Infection or Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a condition when organs included in the urinary system, namely the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra, get an infection . Generally, UTIs occur in the bladder and urethra .
Starting from the kidneys, residual substances in the blood are filtered and excreted in the form of urine. Then, urine is passed from the kidneys through the ureter, into the bladder. After being accommodated in the bladder, urine is then discharged from the body through the release channel called the urethra, until it empties into the urinary opening.
UTI above is more dangerous and can trigger urosepsis, a condition when bacteria in the infected kidney spread to the blood. Urosepsis can cause blood pressure to fall to shock , even death.
Symptoms and Causes of Bladder Infection
Symptoms of Bladder Infection are very diverse, including:
- Fever
- Abdominal and pelvic pain
- Pain when urinating
- Blood appears in the urine
The cause of Bladder Infection is the entry of bacteria into the Bladder through the urinary opening. Although it can happen to anyone, but this disease is more often experienced by women.
Treatment and Prevention of Bladder Infection
Bladder Infection need to be treated immediately, so there is no permanent kidney damage. The main treatment is by administering drugs, the type and dosage of which is adjusted to the patient's condition.
Bladder Infection can be prevented in several ways, including:
Increase consumption of drinking water.
Cleanse vital organs before having sex.
Use loose and cotton underwear.
