What is the medical term for a bladder infection?

The medical term for a bladder infection is urinary tract infection (UTI). A UTI refers to an infection that can affect any part of the urinary system, including the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. When the infection specifically involves the bladder, it is commonly referred to as a bladder infection, which is a type of UTI. Symptoms often include frequent urination, urgency to urinate, and pain or discomfort during urination.

To clarify why the other terms do not apply: gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) pertains to a digestive condition affecting the esophagus and stomach; cerebrovascular accident (CVA) refers to a stroke, involving issues with blood supply to the brain, and pulmonary embolism (PE) involves a blockage in the pulmonary arteries, usually caused by blood clots. Each of these terms describes completely different medical conditions unrelated to infections of the urinary system.