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UTI
Well I had a bladder infection and they said it was viral-not bacterial and I was just wondering what are some of the ways I got it if it was viral and exactly what does that mean
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Viruses are "germs" that cause things like colds and flu, and even problems like bladder infections. The way they learn if they are viral or not, is if they test your urine for bacteria, (easy to find with the right test equipment), and if there is no bacteria present, but you have all the symptoms, then they assume it is viral. Viral infections need to run their course, anti-biotics are no good against them. Viruses only live in people, or mammals (to be exact) you can only catch them from other people or pets. Unlike bacterial infections which can lurk anywhere. We are all exposed to them every day. Staying healthy is the best way to avoid them.
You can avoid future problems by building up your immune system with diet and vitamin suppllements. Cranberry capsuls and cranberry juice are excellent for your bladder and help to prevent infections of both kinds. They promote "good intestinal flora" in your bladder.
I take some myself every day. BEcause I am prone to bladder infections. It really has helped.
- Michele
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