- Urinary tract infection (UTI) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
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
- UTI: This common infection can be serious - Mayo Clinic News Network
Women, in particular, may feel pain and pressure around the pubic bone Symptoms also may depend on which part of the urinary tract is affected If you're feeling back or side pain, that may be from a kidney infection
- Urinary tract infection (UTI) - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Urinary tract infections can be painful, but you can take steps to ease discomfort until antibiotics treat the infection Follow these tips: Drink plenty of water Water helps to dilute your urine and flush out bacteria Avoid drinks that may irritate your bladder
- Cystitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Most of the time, cystitis happens when there's an infection caused by bacteria This is called a urinary tract infection (UTI) Having a bladder infection can be painful and annoying It can become a serious health problem if the infection spreads to your kidneys
- How Are Urinary Tract Infections Typically Diagnosed and Treated?
Classic symptoms are the frequent urge to urinate, even if only passing small amounts, a burning sensation or pain when urinating, abdominal pain or pressure, cloudy, dark or bloody urine, or foul-smelling urine
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: 6 UTI myths and facts
Women are at greater risk for a UTI because the urethra is shorter than in men, so it's easier for bacteria to travel to the bladder UTIs also are more common in postmenopausal women because changes in vaginal and urethral tissue due to low estrogen levels increases the risk of infection
- Kidney infection - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
A urinary tract infection that travels to the kidneys can be dangerous Know the symptoms and when to get prompt medical treatment
- UTIs: Do you always need an antibiotic? - Mayo Clinic Press
Along with burning during urination and a persistent urge to pee, symptoms of a UTI include pelvic pressure, lower abdomen discomfort, passing small amounts of urine, cloudy urine, blood in urine, strong-smelling urine and discharge
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