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Hi runnergirl,

Urinary tract infections are caused by bacterias that enter the urinary tract. The causes are

  • Sex: female
  • Being sexually active
  • Using a diaphragm for birth control
  • Menopause
  • Diabetes
  • Kidney stones
  • Enlarged prostate
  • Weak immune system
  • Abnormalities of the urinary system, including vesicoureteral reflux , polycystic kidneys
  • Paraplegia
  • Sickle-cell anemia
  • History of kidney transplant
  • Bladder catheter in place, or recent device inserted into the urinary system
  • Pregnancy
  •  

    If your period is late, take a pregnancy test. However, drinking a lot of water to try and flush out your system or cranberry juice can help knock out the UTI although most times you have to make an appointment with your doctor to get antibiotics.

    I hope this helps.
    Missie

    April 29, 2012 - 2:02pm

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