I am slightly allergic to cats, but no real reaction. September 21, 2009 | medhelp.org. All of the cold symptoms went away, but the mucus in the back of my throat is still there! ...I'm currently taking a nasal steroid and Singulair, but it doesn't seem to be helping.
The bacteria can travel up through the urethra, into the bladder, and in a worst-case scenario, up to the kidneys. Honeymoon cystitis is a term that refers to getting a urinary tract infection after having sex with a new partner.
Anyone can get a urinary tract infection, but it is most common in women, especially if they are pregnant. In pregnant women, hormones cause changes in the urinary tract, which predispose women to infections. In addition, a growing uterus presses on the bladder, preventing the complete emptying of urine.