As soon as the first symptoms of bladder infection appear, the first and most important thing for you is to drink as much liquid as possible.
If you know what caused your bladder infection (sex, irritating food, fermented drinks, colds, etc.) – try to immediately eliminate these things.
Do not hesitate to consult your doctor if the symptoms do not go away within a few days.
Seek medical help if you have a recurring bladder infection, there is blood in your urine, or if you experience symptoms such as back pain, fever or chills, nausea or vomiting.
If you frequently have repeated bladder infection, it is a sign to get tested for STIs.
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