Bladderinfectionsare often more annoying than they are serious.This may also be a sign of anSTD, a vaginal infection, a kidney stone, enlargement of the prostate, or abladder or prostate tumor. Or it could be that the infectionis resistant to the antibiotic your doctor prescribed. This means bacteria aremore likely to reach the bladder or kidneys and cause an infection. Things that increase the risk of bacteria getting into the bladder include Mostinfections involve the lower urinary tract — the bladder and the urethra. Women have a higher risk of getting UTIs than men. A urinary tract infection that affects the bladder can be painful and annoying. But if the infection spreads to the kidneys, the condition can be serious. Most doctors regard kidney infections as the worst type of UTI, according to the NIDDK. A kidney infectionis usually caused by abladder or urethra infection where the bacteria multiply and travel upward toward the kidneys. Additionally, someSTD symptoms are easily mistakenfor other common conditions. For instance, a vaginal yeast infection or urinary tract infection can cause symptoms (like discharge or burning) that might be confused with anSTD and vice versa. ManySTDs can exist covertly, offering no overt signs to the infected individual or their partners. Human Papillomavirus (HPV): Often asymptomatic, but can lead to genital warts or cancer. Chlamydia: Typically silent, yet it can cause serious reproductive damage if untreated. Went to do some research on bladderinfections & ended up finding out about aSTD called Chlamydia???
