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What Causes Frequent Bladder Infections In Spite Of Being Hygienic?

I can tell I have a bladder infection when I void frequently and I have an upper arm, shoulder tip squeezing pain. I have a chronic spastic bladder for which I receive Botox injections which are very effective. However, I am very prone to bladder infections (8 in the past 6 mos) inspite of being exceedingly clean in the area. Have you any idea re how come so many infections (did have an Ecoli variant at one point and I received a Erdapenem by Iv for that and Fostomaycin PO following) but got an infection promptly after the antibiotics were ended (this time not Ecoli and no variant). Now I have just finished Cipro for an infection--C&S not back yet. I have a major heart problem and am 76 yrs old. YYYY@YYYY
Mon, 23 May 2016
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dear patient. i understand your problem. according to my experience the major cause of your bladder infection
1.spastic bladder where your bladder is inefficient in emptying the bladder completely,leading to retention of urine in the bladder and growth of infection.
2.another cause possible is that you might have some small bladder stones or kidney stones which are predisposing to recurrent infections.to rule out i request you to get usg abdomen.
3.with age immunity of the body decreases.this is a very important cause. i suggest you to take high protein foods,fresh fruits and vegetables,avoid red meats,take chicken and fish to improve your immunity.take one tablet of multivitamin everyday.
4.low blood pressure is also the important factor. since you may be on heart medications sometimes they can reduce blood pressure levels below normal as the side effect leading to decreased function of kidney and decreased urine production leading to infections. try to keep your blood pressure in normal range and check it regularly.
5.take cranberry juice regularly .it is known to prevent recurrent urinary infections.
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What Causes Frequent Bladder Infections In Spite Of Being Hygienic?

dear patient. i understand your problem. according to my experience the major cause of your bladder infection 1.spastic bladder where your bladder is inefficient in emptying the bladder completely,leading to retention of urine in the bladder and growth of infection. 2.another cause possible is that you might have some small bladder stones or kidney stones which are predisposing to recurrent infections.to rule out i request you to get usg abdomen. 3.with age immunity of the body decreases.this is a very important cause. i suggest you to take high protein foods,fresh fruits and vegetables,avoid red meats,take chicken and fish to improve your immunity.take one tablet of multivitamin everyday. 4.low blood pressure is also the important factor. since you may be on heart medications sometimes they can reduce blood pressure levels below normal as the side effect leading to decreased function of kidney and decreased urine production leading to infections. try to keep your blood pressure in normal range and check it regularly. 5.take cranberry juice regularly .it is known to prevent recurrent urinary infections.