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Urinary Tract Infections(UTI) Urinary Tract Infections(UTI)

Urinary Tract Infections(UTI)

A Urinary Tract Infection is seen in any part of the urinary system, the kidneys, bladder, or urethra. It is more common in females due to their anatomical structure. A UTI is when bacteria, often from the skin or rectum, travels up to your urethra, and bladder and affects the urinary tract. UTIs cause more than 8.1 million visits to health care providers each year.

Symptoms of UTI are as below:

  • Pain in the lower abdomen and lower back
  • Pain or burning sensation while urinating
  • Frequent urination
  • Losing bladder control and leaking urine
  • Strong smelling and cloudy urine
  • Fever and chills
  • Nausea and vomiting

Causes

  • Poor hygiene
  • Sexual activity
  • Menopause in women
  • Structural problems
  • Certain birth control measures
  • Weak immune system
     

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Treatments

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does urine smell different during UTI?

A UTI can cause bacteria from the infection to contaminate the urine, resulting in a distinct fishy smell. UTIs are more common in women than men. Other symptoms include urine that is cloudy or bloody.

How many days does UTI take to heal?

Most UTIs can be cured. Bladder infection symptoms most often go away within 24 to 48 hours after treatment begins. If you have a kidney infection, it may take 1 week or longer for symptoms to go away.


 

What can trigger a UTI?

This can happen during sexual activity. It can also be caused by chlamydia, gonorrhoea, or other organisms. Although UTIs aren't spread from one person to another like STDs, having sex can lead to or worsen UTIs.