UTI Treatment

A UTI, also known as a urinary tract infection, is an infection anywhere in the urinary system, including the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. UTIs are caused by a bacterial infection. Women are more prone to develop urinary tract infections than men.NIDDK:Urinary Tract Infections in Adults

Treatment for a UTI often involves antibiotic drugs; in women who have repeat urinary tract infections, a longer course of medication treatment may be necessary. Men who develop urinary tract infections may require several weeks of antibiotic treatment, along with tests to check the prostate.WebMD: Urinary Tract Infections in Teens and Adults - Treatment Overview

Symptoms of urinary tract infections vary depending on the infection's location. In general, UTI symptoms may include:

1. Painful urination
2. A frequent urge to urinate
3. Passing small amounts of urine on a frequent basis
4. Blood in the urine
5. Foul-smelling, cloudy urine
6. upper back pain
7. Fever
8. Nausea
9. VomitingMayoClinic.com: Urinary Tract Infection - Symptoms WebMD: Urinary Tract Infections in Teens and Adults - Symptoms

1. UTIs are more common in womenNIDDK:Urinary Tract Infections in Adults
2. One out of five women will develop a urinary tract infection in her lifetimeNIDDK:Urinary Tract Infections in Adults
3. Up to 20% of women who have one UTI will have anotherNIDDK:Urinary Tract Infections in Adults
4. Up to 4% of pregnant women will develop a urinary tract infectionNIDDK:Urinary Tract Infections in Adults

The content on this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please contact a physician for information on UTI treatment.

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• WebMD: Urinary Tract Infections in Children - Treatment Overview