Spotting UTIs

Urinary tract infections are the culprit of over eight million visits to urgent care clinics or doctors’ offices each year. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are caused by microbes overcoming the body’s defenses in the urinary tract. A UTI can affect the kidneys, ureters (tubes that run between the kidney and bladder), and bladder.

Spotting UTIs

People of any age and sex can develop a urinary tract infection. However, women are at greater risk of contracting a urinary tract infection. Some people seem to be more susceptible to recurring UTIs. Poor personal hygiene can be a cause of UTIs, but there are many other factors that can contribute to getting them.

UTI Symptoms

Symptoms of a UTI can depend on:

• age
• gender
• presence of a catheter
• what part of the urinary tract has been infected

If you have:

• the strong and frequent need to urinate
• feel pain or a burning sensation when urinating
• have cloudy, bloody, or strong-smelling urine

You may have a UTI. Other urinary tract infection symptoms include

• fever
• nausea
• vomiting
• muscle aches
• abdominal pain

A visit to your doctor or urgent care in Omaha is advisable if you think you have a UTI. A discussion with the provider and a “clean-catch” urine collection will determine the course of action. Most cases can be cured with antibiotics. It is important to complete the full course of antibiotic treatment to make sure that the infection is fully clear, as UTI symptoms can disappear before the infection has completely gone.

Additional Reading:

UTI or STD: How to Tell the Difference

UTI Warning Signs

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