The character of Sheldon Cooper was inspired by a computer programmer personally known to series co-creator Bill Prady. He is named in honor of actor/producer Sheldon Leonard and Nobel Prize Laureate Leon Cooper.
The infection is caused by bacteria. However, excessive use may irritate you. Soda also dehydrates you, and for proper urinary health you should be drinking lots of water, and also cranberry juice. Your physician was definitely right in telling you that it could have made the bladder infection worse.
Baking Soda UTI Treatment. Baking Soda creates an alkaline environment in the body, which bacteria do not like so it will not be able to spread. Add one teaspoon of baking soda to one cup of water and drink it once a day. Be careful not too add too much baking soda.