A bladder infection is inflammation or irritation of the bladder, typically caused by bacteria. Your doctor may also refer to this as cystitis or a urinary tract infection (UTI) in your bladder. This ...

Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a bacteria that commonly causes UTIs. When an infection occurs, doctors prescribe antibiotics to help treat it. E. coli is a type of bacteria that lives in the gut ...

Blujepa (gepotidacin) is a new antibiotic recently approved by the FDA for treating bladder infections caused by certain bacteria in women and girls ages 12 and older. Blujepa works differently than ...

Bladder pain without an infection may be due to damage to your bladder’s lining, problems with your pelvic floor muscles, or inflammation. You may a variety of tests to determine the cause of your ...

Researchers at Auburn University Montgomery are now using artificial intelligence to predict a common bacterial infection.

A new study links nearly 1 in 5 urinary tract infections studied to the consumption of chicken, turkey, pork or beef that ...

I have had a UTI several times and know the symptoms. This last time, when I went to urgent care, they said they needed a urine culture before they could treat me. It was another day of being ...

UTIs may cause neurological symptoms, especially in older adults. It can also worsen symptoms in people with neurological conditions. Diagnosing and treating the UTI may help prevent serious ...

If you don't quite feel as if you've emptied your bladder, it could be due to your diet or a more serious condition like interstitial cystitis.