UTI-Urinary Tract Infection

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection in any part of the urinary system. The urinary system includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Most infections involve the lower urinary tract — the bladder and the urethra.

Women are at greater risk of developing a UTI than are men. If an infection is limited to the bladder, it can be painful and annoying. But serious health problems can result if a UTI spreads to the kidneys.

CONSULT and SEE a Physician/HCP if you have a UTI

HCPs will often treat Urinary Tract Infections with antibiotics.

Symptoms:

A strong urge to urinate that does not go away
A burning feeling when urinating
Urinating often, and passing small amounts of urine
Urine that looks cloudy
Urine that appears red, bright pink or brown— signs of blood in the urine
Smelly urine
Pelvic pain, in women — especially in the center of the pelvis and around the area of the pubic bone

Segment of urinary tract affected	Symptoms
Kidneys	Back or side pain High fever Shaking and chills Nausea Vomiting
Bladder	Pelvic pressure Lower belly discomfort Frequent, painful urination Blood in urine
Urethra	Burning with urination Discharge

Author

Paddy Kalish OD, JD and B.Arch

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