What is a urinary tract infection?
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection in any part of your urinary system — your 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.
Doctors typically treat urinary tract infections with antibiotics.
Symptoms
Urinary tract infections don't always cause signs and symptoms, but when they do they may include:
- A strong, persistent urge to urinate
- A burning sensation when urinating
- Passing frequent, small amounts of urine
- Urine that appears cloudy
- Urine that appears red, bright pink or cola-colored — a sign of blood in the urine
- Strong-smelling urine
- Pelvic pain, in women
Types of urinary tract infection
Each type of UTI may result in more-specific signs and symptoms, depending on which part of your urinary tract is infected.
Kidneys (acute pyelonephritis)
- Back pain or side (flank) pain
- High fever
- Shaking and chills
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Bladder (cystitis)
- Pelvic pressure
- Lower abdomen discomfort
- Frequent, painful urination
- Blood in urine
Urethra (urethritis)
- Burning with urination
- Discharge
Source:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/urinary-tract-
infection/symptoms-causes/syc-20353447
