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Bladder Health
Urinary Tract Infection Myths Debunked
With over half of women experiencing a urinary tract infection (UTI) at least once in their lifetime, it's no surprise that the internet is flooded with information on this condition. The problem with this abundance...
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Water Infection
The doctor, a friend, an article in a magazine etc. will talk about you possibly having a water infection. If you have never experienced bladder problems before you may not fully understand what a water...
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Urethritis, Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Prevention
Summary Urethritis is the term used to describe inflammation of the urethra. The urethra is the tube that enables urine to pass out of the body. In women, the urethra is shorter and this is...
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Haematuria - Blood in the Urine
Blood appearing in the urine can be concerning, but most of the time the causes are fairly innocuous. Usually caused by E. coli infecting the bladder, haematuria will often resolve on it's own in a...
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ESBL - Super Resistance, Should We Be Worried?
ESBL-producing bacteria have joined the growing number of antibiotic resistant pathogens that cause hospital-acquired infections. Resistant to most beta-lactam antibiotics, including penicillins and cephalosporins, washing hands is the most effective way of preventing the spread...
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Cystitis & UTI's. What's The Difference?
How can Doctors tell the difference between UTIs such as Cystitis and Kidney Infection? There are three main types of urinary tract infection and a range of other medical conditions with similar symptoms. Symptomatic diagnosis...
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Cystitis related to Sexual Intimacy
Cystitis is a major health concern for women in particular and it is estimated that almost all women will have had a urinary tract infection at least once during their lifetime. Many women associate these...
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How to reduce acidity in urine
Changing your diet can cause urine pH to become less acidic which can help support a healthy bladder. Recent research shows there are many significant health benefits associated with a urine pH closer to neutral...