Bladder infection

Bladder infection

Bladder infection?
If you think you have a bladder infection, it is wise to have it tested. This can be done with a urine test. For a urine test, you can submit morning urine to the assistant before 10:00, preferably together with a completed urine form.

Common symptoms of a bladder infection are:

  • Pain or burning sensation when urinating
  • Frequently having to urinate small amounts
  • A lot of urge to urinate
  • Sometimes blood in the urine

What should you do?
The following rules are important for a good test:

  • Wash thoroughly with water before urinating.
  • Morning urine is the most concentrated and therefore easier to test.
  • First urinate a little and then collect some urine. (a layer of 1 cm in a jar is sufficient)
  • Use a clean plastic jar. You can pick this up from us. If you often suffer from bladder infections, it is useful to have a few in the cupboard.
  • Write your name and date of birth on the ja
  • Fill in this urine note (link naar engelstalig urine formulier)

Submit the urine as soon as possible. If this is not possible, store the urine container in the refrigerator. This may be done for a maximum of 4 hours.

The result
The assistant will test the urine for you. The result will be known the same afternoon. You can call the practice after 3:00 PM for this.

What can you do yourself?
You can do a few things yourself to ensure that the bladder infection goes away more quickly.

  • Drink a lot (of water)
  • Empty your bladder completely. Take your time and sit quietly.
  • If you feel the urge to urinate, actually go and urinate. So do not delay.
  • It is wise to urinate after sex. This will flush away bacteria that have come around the urethra.
  • Wipe from front to back after using the toilet. This will prevent bacteria from the stool from reaching the urethra.

Further examination
Sometimes it is necessary to further examine the urine. This is not done at our practice, but in a laboratory. You may then have to submit urine again.

In the laboratory, they can test the urine for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), urinary tract infections, kidney diseases, metabolic diseases, etc.

The costs for this will be deducted from your deductible.