What are the symptoms of a UTI?

What is a Urinary Tract Infection?

What are the symptoms of a UTI?
 

How do I know if I have a UTI?
 

How are UTI’s treated?
 

Can UTI’s be prevented?
 

Where can I get more information?

Urinary tract infection(UTI) signs and symptoms may develop rapidly and can include:

• A strong, persistent urge to urinate
• A burning sensation when urinating
• Passing frequent, small amounts of urine
• Blood in the urine
• Cloudy, bad smelling urine
• Lower abdominal pain
• Mild fever (less than 101 degrees F
  
  Note: Most people with a UTI have some symptoms, but not everyone with a urinary tract infection develops recognizable signs and symptoms.

A more serious infection involves the kidney (pyelonephritis): Symptoms develop rapidly and may or may not include the symptoms above.

• Fairly high fever (higher than 101°F)
• Shaking chills
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Flank pain - Pain in your back or side, usually on only one side at about waist level
  
  If you have symptoms of an infection involving the kidneys, call your health care provider immediately.

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