Urinary Tract Infections
UTIs are common infections, often bacterial, that affect the bladder or kidneys.
Signs and Symptoms
Burning with urination
Frequent urge to urinate
Cloudy or foul-smelling urine
Pelvic pain or lower abdominal discomfort
Fever (if more severe or affecting kidneys)
Risk Factors
Female anatomy
Sexual activity
Catheter use
Diabetes
Incomplete bladder emptying
Treatment Options
Antibiotics based on culture
Hydration
Address structural abnormalities if recurrent
Estrogen in certain populations