Urinary Tract Infections, or UTIs for short, are the second most common infection in the human body. Half of all women will get a UTI in their lifetime and if untreated, the infection can spread to the bladder and the kidneys causing serious complications.
It’s important that you know the symptoms of UTIs so that you can get the right treatment before things get serious.
If you have a UTI you are likely to experience some of the following symptoms:
If you’re going to the toilet a lot, it could mean you have a UTI. Although this can often be an indicator of something more serious, it’s most likely to indicate a UTI.
UTIs often mean pain or a burning sensation while you’re peeing.
It’s common enough for people to feel tired, but a feeling of being tired, unwell, or weak could well mean you have a UTI.
Not only are you visiting the bathroom more often, but a UTI might mean you are producing a small amount of pee each time.
If you have a UTI you might find that your urine is cloudy or even red, if blood is present.
Men and women can experience UTIs in different ways, with women feeling an uncomfortable pressure above the pubic bone and men feeling a sensation of fullness in the rectum.
Often a UTI can be flushed out within two to three days with painkillers and by drinking plenty of water. If it doesn’t go away in that time, talk to your GP.
However, you should see your GP if:
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