10 Causes of Bladder Pain
Cause #4: Urinary Tract Infection
A urinary tract infection is an infection that involves the urinary tract. A urinary tract infection can be divided into cystitis (lower urinary tract) or pyelonephritis (upper urinary tract). Individuals with this condition may experience dysuria (pain during urination), fever, flank pain, frequent urination, hematuria, and bladder pain. It is most commonly caused by Escherichia coli.
The risk of a urinary tract infection increases if the individual is female, sexually active, obese, or has diabetes. Treatment involves the use of antibiotics such as trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole or nitrofurantoin.
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