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A urinary tract infection, or UTI, is an infection that can happen anywhere along the urinary tract -- the kidneys, the ureters (the tubes that take urine from each kidney to the bladder), the bladder, or the urethra (t...
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Symptoms
The symptoms of a UTI include: Cloudy urine; Blood in the urine; Foul or strong urine odor; Frequent or urgent need to ...
Causes
Cystitis, a common condition, is usually caused by bacteria entering the urethra and then the bladder. This leads to in...
Tests
Tests generally include taking a urine sample. Urinalysis commonly reveals nitrates, white blood cells, and red blood c...
Treatments
A mild case of cystitis may go away on its own without treatment. Because of the risk of the infection spreading to the...
Complications
Chronic or recurrent urinary tract infection - defined as at least twoinfections in 6 months or at least three in 1 yea...
Prevention
Do NOT douche or use similar feminine hygiene products; Do NOT drink fluids that irritate the bladder, like alcohol and...
Doctor Specialties
Call your doctor if you, or your child, have symptoms of a UTI. Call right away if there is fever or chills, back or si...
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