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Having a urinary tract infection, or UTI, is at best uncomfortable, but it could get bad enough to cause pain and fever. This infection can affect any part of your urinary system, including the kidneys, bladder, ureters, and urethra. The parts that are most prone to infection are the bladder and urethra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because their urethra is shorter than it is in men, women are more susceptible to urinary tract infections. As many as 1 in 2 women are at risk of getting it in their lifetime. Many of these may be infected repeatedly. In contrast, only 1 in 10 men are at risk of getting a UTI in their lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you suspect that you might have a urinary tract infection, check out the following symptoms to see if you are suffering from any of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. Urinary Urgency<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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One of the strongest indicators of a urinary tract infection is urinary urgency, or the sudden urge to pee. This is caused by involuntary contractions of the muscle in your bladder. Urinary urgency may be attributed to other conditions, such as an overactive bladder. Some medications, such as diuretics, may also be a trigger. With UTI, it is usually accompanied by urinary frequency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

2. Frequent Urination<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Depending on your fluid intake, you may need to urinate around four to eight times a day. If you feel the urge to pee much more often than this, you may be suffering from frequent urination. Although it may also be caused by other factors, frequent urination is one of the most common symptoms of a urinary tract infection. When you have UTI, you may feel like peeing more than usual, though sometimes you may find it difficult to actually get the pee out. Urinating may also be painful, but this is more common in women than in men. Frequent urination can disrupt your daily routine, especially your sleep cycle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

3. Painful Urination<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Also known as dysuria, painful urination is a common symptom of a urinary tract infection. This occurs more commonly in women than in men. The pain you feel may be coming from the bladder, urethra, or perineum. It may be felt as discomfort during urination, or come as a burning or stinging sensation. Painful urination may also have other causes, such as sexually transmitted infections, stones in the urinary tract, vaginal infection, or a side effect of medication. But if you notice other UTI symptoms, you should consult your doctor to get a proper diagnosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

4. Strong-Smelling Urine<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Urine odor may be caused by any number of things. With a urinary tract infection, the bacteria in your urine can affect its smell, giving it a strong odor. It may simply be especially pungent, or it may downright smell bad. Your pee might even take on a fishy odor. If you notice a change in urine odor that you couldn’t explain, make sure you see your doctor, especially if you experience other symptoms of UTI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

5. Cloudy Urine<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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You might not be aware of this, but healthy urine is usually sterile, containing no living organisms. It is normally clear, with the yellowish color of straw. If you notice that your urine appears cloudy or milky, it may be a sign that something is wrong. It could indicate a urinary tract infection. If such is the case, white blood cells in your body try to fight the bacteria infecting your urinary tract. When these cells pass into your urine, it makes your pee look cloudy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

6. Bloody Urine<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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When blood is evident in your urine, it is called gross hematuria. Whatever the cause, it could be an alarming sight to see. A urinary tract infection could be the culprit, producing urine that is red, pink, or the color of cola. The bacteria infecting the lining of your urinary tract could result in irritation and inflammation. This could make red blood cells leak into the urine, causing a change in color. Bloody urine doesn’t usually cause pain, but passing blood clots can be quite painful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

7. Pelvic Pain in Women<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A symptom of UTI that occurs in women is pelvic pain. Pelvic pain may be caused by a number of things, but it may be a result of a urinary tract infection if you notice other UTI symptoms. This pain can be felt below the belly button, in the lower area of the abdomen. If you are a woman experiencing pelvic pain, watch out for other symptoms such as painful urination, a frequent need to urinate, nausea, fever, or pain in the flanks. If you have any combination of these, it would be best to see your doctor to find out if you have UTI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Types of Urinary Tract Infections<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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There are several types of urinary tract infections. These span the area covered by your urinary system. Depending on what part is affected, you may experience different signs and symptoms. An infection in the bladder is called cystitis. If a kidney is infected, it is known as pyelonephritis.  Finally, urethritis is an infection in the urethra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. Cystitis<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The most common type of urinary tract infection is bladder infection, which leads to cystitis. When you have cystitis, your bladder swells and becomes irritated. It is more common in women than in men. A bladder infection is usually not serious, but it can be very irritating. It can be treated with antibiotics, but if left unchecked, the infection could travel to the kidneys, causing more severe problems. If you have a bladder infection, you may frequently feel the need to pee, even after you just went. You might also feel a burning sensation when you pee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

2. Pyelonephritis<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Your kidney is responsible for removing waste from your blood, turning it into urine that you eliminate from your body. If your kidney becomes infected, it is called pyelonephritis. This usually happens when bacteria from a bladder infection goes up your ureters, and spreads into your kidney. A kidney infection can potentially become life-threatening if it is left untreated, so you should seek help immediately if you even suspect you have one. Symptoms to watch out for include blood or pus in your urine, pain in your lower back, side or groin, vomiting, fever and chills, loss of appetite, and fatigue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

3. Urethritis<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The urethra is the tube in your urinary system connected to the bladder where urine passes on the way to the urethral orifice where it comes out of the body. When you have an inflammation of the urethra, you have what is called urethritis. This is commonly caused by a bacterial infection, and can usually be cured with antibiotics. It is characterized by pain during urination, a frequent urge to urinate, or difficulty in urinating. Even when you are not urinating or don’t feel the need to do so, you may experience pain, itching, or discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Urinary tract infections are usually easily treated with antibiotics, so you should get checked as soon as you suspect you might have one. Healthy habits could also help you prevent getting UTI. Avoid holding urine for long, peeing as soon as you feel the urge to. After urinating, make sure you wipe from front to back. Finally, drink a lot of water. It is good not only for your urinary system, but also for the rest of your body!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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