Urinary Symptoms: Causes and Treatments

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What are the symptoms of a urinary tract UTI?

Symptoms of a UTI depend on what part of the urinary tract is infected. Lower tract UTIs affect the urethra and bladder. Symptoms of a lower tract UTI include: Upper tract UTIs affect the kidneys. These can be potentially life threatening if bacteria move from the infected kidney into the blood.

How do you know if you have a urinary tract infection?

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) affect your urinary tract, including your bladder (cystitis), urethra (urethritis) or kidneys (kidney infection). UTIs may be treated with antibiotics, but they're not always needed. Your pee may also be dark or smell. If this is your only symptom, it might be because you've not been drinking enough water.

What are the symptoms of a urinary infection in men?

Symptoms of an upper tract urinary infection in men are similar to those in women. But men with a lower tract UTI may sometimes also experience rectal pain. Women with a lower tract urinary infection may experience pelvic pain. This is in addition to the other common symptoms.

What is a urinary tract infection (UTI)?

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.

How do you know if you have an upper tract UTI?

If your doctor suspects that you have an upper tract UTI, they may also need to do a complete blood count (CBC) and blood cultures, in addition to the urine test. A blood culture can confirm that your infection hasn’t spread to your bloodstream. Most UTIs go away after treatment. But some people develop chronic UTIs.

What Is Urinary Symptoms

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Urinary Symptoms Information

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