This is painful bladder syndrome (PBS) or ‘interstitial cystitis’ a baffling condition that largely mimics the familiar symptoms of acute cystitis caused by a bacterial infection but where the urine, ...

Many women suffer from frequently recurring bladder infections. The infection can usually be treated well with antibiotics ...

If your symptoms worsen or don’t go away within a couple of days, book an appointment with your GP or visit a walk-in centre.

Does it burn when you pee? Sounds like a UTI. Well, one in two women and 1 in 20 men get UTIs. Here's what to know and how ...

Cystitis is a common UTI that affects the bladder ... water after having sex as this strengthens the pee stream and stops bacteria sticking inside the urinary tract. "Wash down below every ...

Bacterial pathogenesis is the process by which bacteria infect and cause disease in a host. Not all bacteria are pathogens and have the ability for pathogenesis (also known as virulence). Valik et ...

Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a chronic bladder problem ... The difference is that a UTI is caused by an infection with a bacteria (usually E. coli), while IC/BPS causes similar pain but without ...

If it were possible to tell the signs your body is fighting a bacterial infection from those of a viral infection, it would be easier to pinpoint the treatment you need if your symptoms aren't getting ...

In 2002, a manufacturer of cochlear implants notified the U.S. FDA of cases of bacterial meningitis associated with the device. In response, the CDC, the FDA, and numerous state and city health ...

Some women have recurrent urinary tract infections. The most common cause of urinary tract infections is bacteria from the bowels that migrates to the urethra. Women are more likely to get urinary ...

Noticeable bleeding is not a typical sign of cystitis, but it can occur in some cases. A bacterial UTI can sometimes cause hemorrhagic cystitis, where blood is present in the urine. Experiencing ...