From the American Urological Association, we found a simple and easy to understand explanation answering the question “What are the symptoms of a urinary tract infection.” Part of the article is as follows and can be found at http://www.urologyhealth.org/urology/index.cfm?article=47.
What are the symptoms of a urinary tract infection?
Urinary Tract Infections Can Be Extremely Painful.
When you have a urinary tract infection (UTI), the lining of the bladder and urethra become red and irritated just as your throat does when you have a cold. The irritation can cause pain in your abdomen and pelvic area and may make you feel like emptying your bladder more often. You may even try to urinate but only produce a few drops and/or feel some burning as your urine comes out. At times, you may lose control of your urine. You may also find that your urine smells unpleasant or is cloudy.
Kidney infections often cause fevers and back pain. These infections need to be treated promptly because a kidney infection can quickly spread into the bloodstream and cause a life-threatening condition.
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