Bladder Problems

The first step you must take when you have some type of bladder problem is to seek the advice of your doctor. If your problem is caused by a bladder infection then he will prescribe an antibiotic. Bladder infections will rarely by itself and can lead to more serious problems with the urethra, bladder and kidneys. Your doctor will also remove the most serious problems before starting any type of home remedy.

Some possible symptoms of bladder problems are.

Cloudy Urination is one way to identify a bladder infection when no other symptoms are present. The color of the urine does give great insight into the internal state of the urinary tract.

A sharp, knife-like pain in the back or groin. You could possibly have a bladder infection, kidney stones or other serious problem.

Urination immediately after using the toilet and when you do not urinate small amounts. Could be a bladder infection called cystitis, bladder irritation called interstitial cystitis, or a kidney stone.

You may be laughing, sneezing, coughing and the next thing you know your underwear is wet. Stress incontinence is when there is a weakening of the pelvic floor, which will result in a pressure (or stress) on a bladder that was fully functional before.

Urine that smells bad. Some vitamins, or food, and the counter products will also produce a strong smell of urine, most notable vitamin B.

If blood is present in the urine could be a bladder infection, trauma, kidney stones, or a bleeding disorder.

A sensation of pain or burning during urination may be a sign of a bladder infection or possible kidney stones.

Among men the need to urinate more often than normal, or have problems starting the urine stream, or wake up several times at night to urinate can be caused by problems with the prostate gland.

In some cases, women also complain of a feeling of not emptying the bladder and heaviness in the abdomen.

These are only very few symptoms of a bladder problem. One thing you must understand is that you have more than likely that more than one symptom, and you can have a combination of quite a few of them. You should also make sure you talk to your doctor before starting any type of home remedy.

The vitamins and the Commons counter products can help treat bladder problems such as vitamin C, vitamin A, L-cysteine, vitamin E, zinc and cranberry juice.

Vitamin C may reduce the risk of developing bladder cancer among smokers and drinkers.

Vitamin A is an important immune system stimulant. DR. Nauss reported a reduced response of immune T cells in patients with a deficiency in vitamin A. Vitamin A may increase the risk of cancers of the lung, larynx, bladder, esophagus, stomach, colon, rectum and prostate. Vitamin A is stored in the liver and fat cells of the human body and can reach toxic levels. DO NOT take more than the recommended dose of vitamin A.

L-cysteine is another immune system stimulant but should always be taken in conjunction with vitamin C to reduce the risk of developing stone formation in kidneys and bladder.

Vitamin E accelerates wound healing and aids in the functioning of the immune system.

Zinc also has a profound influence on the body's ability to resist disease.

Cranberry Juice may also help prevent bladder infections and kidney. If you are taking Coumadin, then consult your doctor before using cranberry to treat a symptom of the problem of the bladder.

Always consult your physician before using this information.

This article is nutritional in nature and is not to B.