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5 days ago
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Christina Applegate hospitalized with kidney infection
Actress Christina Applegate is in the hospital fighting an agonizingly painful, double kidney infection with intravenous antibiotics, she revealed Tuesday. The 'Married… with Children' alum first started feeling unwell while visiting family in Europe, she said on Tuesday's edition of the podcast 'MeSsy,' which she co-hosts with fellow actress and MS sufferer Jamie-Lynn Sigler, broadcasting from the hospital. While on the plane home, she said she decided to go straight to the hospital from the airport. Applegate, who revealed her multiple sclerosis diagnosis in 2021, jokingly calls the hospital her 'pied-à-terre,' given her frequent visits. Normally, she said on MeSsy, doctors give her meds and send her home. This time, Applegate demanded to be admitted. 'I'm staying here because I want answers,' Applegate said she told hospital personnel. 'I want every test that you can possibly think of or ones that you haven't even thought of, and I want them done.' Doctors at first suspected a urinary tract infection, and on a previous hospital visit had even gone so far as to quiz Applegate on her wiping technique, double-checking that she went front to back. 'Like, what am I, back-wiping?' Applegate said on the podcast. 'Like, seriously, I'm 53.' The 'Dead to Me' actress said she was painfully validated when she awoke with excruciating pain radiating from her right side — and thought her appendix was bursting. 'So much pain,' Applegate said. 'I'm screaming, and they ordered me an emergency CT at 2 in the morning.' That revealed an infection in her right kidney that later spread to her left side as well. Now, rather than trying to send her home, the hospital 'won't let me leave yet — because things are messy,' Applegate said. 'Because of this kidney infection, I have to have intravenous antibiotics right now. And that's where we're at.' Sigler noted that if Applegate hadn't advocated for herself, 'this could have been so much worse.' Applegate assured listeners she's going to be ok, even while admitting she was 'holding in a bag o' tears right now.'
News.com.au
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Christina Applegate hospitalised with ‘so much pain' as she reveals new health crisis
Christina Applegate recorded the latest episode of her MeSsy podcast from a Los Angeles hospital bed where she revealed she's been hospitalised with 'so much pain' that she's 'screaming'. On the show's Tuesday episode, the Married … With Children star told her listeners that she decided to go straight to the hospital while on a flight back from Europe, where she visited family, Page Six reports. 'I'm staying here because I want answers. I want every test that you can possibly think of or ones that you haven't even thought of, and I want them done,' she told her co-host Jamie-Lynn Sigler. The next day, she recalled waking up and feeling like 'my appendix is bursting' after she felt excruciating pain on her side. 'So much pain. I'm screaming, and they ordered me an emergency CT at two in the morning,' Applegate continued. The tests concluded that she had a kidney infection that has since spread to her other kidney. 'I'm just gonna be here,' she said of her hospital stay. 'Because of this kidney infection, I have to have intravenous antibiotics right now. And that's where we're at.' Doctors questioned if the 53-year-old – who announced she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in August 2021 – had acquired a urinary tract infection and if her wiping technique was the reason behind it. 'Like, what am I back-wiping? Like, seriously, I'm 53,' she said, joking that she has 'the cleanest vagina … I'm a clean girl down yonder'. Still, the Dead to Me actor managed to crack a few more jokes despite her ongoing pain. 'I'm holding in a bag o' tears right now,' she said. 'I sometimes fall into the nurse's arms like a freako, just like, crying.'
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6 days ago
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Christina Applegate Hospitalized for Kidney Infection That Caused 'So Much Pain, I'm Screaming'
The actress shared that she's on IV antibiotics to treat an infection in her right kidney that since has spread to her leftNEED TO KNOW Christina Applegate shared that she's been hospitalized for an infection that's spread to both kidneys amid her ongoing struggle with multiple sclerosis Applegate said doctors intially wondered if she had a urinary tract infection and questioned her wiping technique Jokes aside, she admitted that she was a 'bag o'tears' and turned to the nurses for comfortChristina Applegate has been hospitalized for a kidney infection, which has since spread to both kidneys, causing her to be hospitalized with "so much pain" she said she's "screaming." The Married... With Children alum, 53, recorded the Tuesday, Aug. 5, episode of MeSsy, the podcast she co-hosts with Jamie-Lynn Sigler, from an L.A. hospital as she struggled with severe pain that made her feel like her appendix was bursting. While in Europe visiting family, Applegate said she began to feel unwell. On the flight back, however, she decided to go straight to the hospital, explaining she didn't want to wake up at 3 a.m. and need to run to the emergency room. 'I'm like, I wanna be admitted,' Applegate said, sharing her frustration with treatment during her multiple sclerosis struggle. She continued, 'I'm staying here because I want answers. I want every test that you can possibly think of or ones that you haven't even thought of, and I want them done.' The next day, she said, she woke up with an extreme pain on her right side. 'Of course, my brain's like, 'Oh, my appendix is bursting,' " Applegate recalled. The pain, she shared, was 'radiating' from the back to her front: 'So much pain. I'm screaming, and they ordered me an emergency CT at 2 in the morning,' she said, explaining that the scan showed she had a kidney infection — which has since spread to her left kidney as well. 'I'm just gonna be here,' she said, referring to her hospital stay and explaining, 'Because of this kidney infection, I have to have intravenous antibiotics right now. And that's where we're at.' The Dead to Me actress shared that doctors thought her condition could be a urinary tract infection, and questioned her wiping technique. 'Like, what am I back-wiping? Like, seriously, I'm 53,' she said, explaining that at a previous visit to the hospital, she'd been asked if she was wiping from front to back, as is recommended by doctors. Applegate said she has 'the cleanest vagina … I'm a clean girl down yonder.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. While she was making jokes, Applegate admitted, "I'm holding in a bag o' tears right now." She added, "I sometimes fall into the nurse's arms like a freako, just like crying.' PEOPLE has reached out to Christina Applegate's reps for a statement and will update accordingly. Read the original article on People Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Subtle UTI Symptoms Women Over 50 Should Never Put Up With
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is caused by bacteria entering the urethra and traveling through the urinary system. The most common type of UTI is—you guessed it—a bladder infection. Odds are you've had one before, since at least 50 to 60 percent of women get a UTI at some point in their lives. The problem? If you miss the early symptoms of a UTI, it can lead to serious complications. 'Leaving a UTI untreated increases the risk of the infection spreading to the kidneys, which can cause permanent damage or even lead to sepsis,' says Uma Darji, MD, a board-certified family medicine physician in Raleigh, NC. That's why it's important to recognize UTI symptoms early. Here we explain who's most at risk, what to watch for and what to do if you suspect you have a UTI. Women experience UTIs about four times as often as men. This is partly because women have a shorter urethra, which makes it easier for bacteria to reach the bladder. The female urethra is also closer to the anus, where bacteria that causes around 80 percent of UTIs—is often found. Menopause can increase UTI risk even further. 'In menopause, estrogen levels drop significantly,' says Sara Tariq, MD, an internal medicine physician at Northern Virginia Family Practice. 'As a result, the urethra becomes thinner and drier, making it easier for bacteria on the skin to enter the bladder and cause an infection.' Lower estrogen levels also lead to a decrease in lactobacilli, a protective bacteria in the bladder and vagina that helps to prevent the overgrowth of harmful bacteria, Dr. Tariq adds. People with diabetes or high blood sugar may be at a high risk for UTIs. According to a review of research published in Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity, people with type 2 diabetes are more likely to get UTIs because sugar in the urine can feed harmful bacteria. Nerve damage from diabetes may also make it difficult to fully empty your bladder, which gives bacteria more time to multiply, increasing the risk of infection. In addition to being in menopause or having diabetes, sexual activity, holding your urine, dehydration and wiping from back to front can also increase your UTI risk, Dr. Darji says. If any of these risk factors apply to you, it's especially important to be on the lookout for early warning signs of a bladder infection. Some of the most common UTI symptoms include: Frequent urination An urgent need to urinate Pain or burning with urination Pain in the lower abdomen Cloudy or foul-smelling urine If the infection is left untreated and spreads to your kidneys, you may also experience fever or back pain, according to the National Kidney Foundation. Some women may also have more subtle UTI symptoms that are easy to dismiss to write off as something else. 'Less obvious UTI symptoms include fatigue, pelvic discomfort, a sudden change in mental status or blood in the urine,' Dr. Darji says. And people over 65 may also experience urinary incontinence, nighttime urination or confusion with a UTI, Dr. Tariq says. It can be easy to chalk bladder leaks up to aging or blame brain fog for confusion—but be sure to talk to your doctor, especially if you're also experiencing other UTI symptoms. If you think you may have a urinary tract infection, an over-the-counter test may be able to confirm your suspicions. But if the test comes up negative and you're still experiencing UTI symptoms, let your doctor know anyway. 'OTC test strips can help as an initial screen, but they can miss infections or give false positives,' Dr. Darji says. 'They don't replace a medical evaluation. If symptoms persist or worsen, always see your doctor.' And of course if you notice signs of a serious infection, head to urgent care. 'Red flag symptoms that require urgent care include fevers, chills, nausea, vomiting, severe back pain or generally feeling weak or ill,' Dr. Darji says. If your doctor prescribes an antibiotic to clear up your UTI, be sure to take it as prescribed. 'In addition to antibiotics, people should drink plenty of water to help flush bacteria from the urinary tract,' Dr. Darji says. 'Avoid bladder irritants like caffeine, alcohol, spicy foods and artificial sweeteners until the infection clears.' Sometimes it can take a few days for antibiotics to really kick in and start to provide noticeable relief from UTI symptoms. If your symptoms are causing serious discomfort, an over-the-counter pain reliever like phenazopyridine may help to relieve pain and burning from a UTI, Dr. Tariq says. You may also want to try sipping unsweetened cranberry juice. While there's no conclusive evidence that it'll clear up a UTI you already have, research published in The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews suggests that cranberry juice and cranberry supplements may reduce the risk of recurring UTIs. Want to read more health stories? Keep scrolling! Why Do I Feel Like I Have to Pee But Can't? Common Causes and Simple Home Remedies How To Tell if Your Pelvic Floor Is Tight or Weak—and Why Kegels Aren't Always the Answer Your Sleep Position May Be Causing Bladder Leaks: How to Protect Your Pelvic Floor Health This content is not a substitute for professional medical advice or diagnosis. Always consult your physician before pursuing any treatment plan.
