You notice that something is a little different lately when you go to the bathroom. You may frequently feel a sense of urgency to go, but when you try, you only urinate a little. You notice a sharp pain in your bladder. These symptoms could add up to a bladder infection, which is easily treated with antibiotics that must be prescribed by a doctor. Here's know for sure.
Instructions
1. Pay attention to your body. Are you urinating frequently? Do you feel pressure or an uncomfortable feeling in your pelvic area? Cloudy urine can be a telltale sign of cystitis, another name for a bladder infection or urinary tract infection.
2. Call your doctor as soon as you feel the symptoms of a bladder infection. Your doctor may want you to come in for an examination to rule out other infections or problems.
3. Know that you will most likely have to urinate in a specimen cup in order to test your urine for bacteria. Follow the directions exactly so as not to contaminate your results.
4. Tell your physician about any current medications you are taking. as well as drug allergies, especially to antibiotics. Your doctor may want to prescribe an antibiotic such as ampicillin, amoxicillin or Bactrim to treat your cystitis. Pyridium may also help alleviate the pain associated with a urinary tract infection.
5. Take your medication as prescribed, and be aware that you may not feel better until you are done with your medicine.
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