Urinary Tract Infection
A urinary tract infection can affect the bladder or, in more serious cases, the kidneys. Prompt treatment helps prevent complications.
Symptoms
Symptoms often include burning with urination, urgency, frequency, cloudy urine, pelvic pressure, or blood in the urine.
Causes and risk
Sexual activity, dehydration, menopause, urinary retention, and anatomy can raise risk.
How it is evaluated
We review symptoms, prior infections, pregnancy status, fever, flank pain, and urine testing.
Treatment
Treatment may include antibiotics, hydration, and prevention strategies based on recurrence pattern.