OVERVIEW

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection that affects any part of the urinary tract. The urinary tract includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. A UTI can occur in both men and women, but it is more common in women.

The most common symptom of a urinary tract infection is a burning feeling when you urinate. You may also have a strong urge to urinate even when your bladder is empty, and your urine may be cloudy, dark, or bloody. If the infection spreads to your kidneys, you may experience back pain, fever, or vomiting.

UTIs can be treated with antibiotics, but if left untreated, they can lead to serious health problems.

SYMPTOMS

The signs and symptoms of urinary tract infection may include the following:

• A strong urge to urinate that doesn’t go away.
• A burning feeling when urinating.
• Urinating often, and passing small amounts of urine.
• Urine that looks cloudy.
• Urine that appears red, bright pink or cola-colored.
• Strong-smelling urine.
• Pelvic pain, in women.

CAUSES

UTIs typically occur when bacteria enter the urinary tract through the urethra and begin to spread in the bladder. The urinary system is designed to keep out bacteria. But the defenses sometimes fail. When that happens, bacteria may take hold and grow into a full-blown infection in the urinary tract.

TREATMENT

Available treatments we offer:

• Nitrofurantoin (Macrobid)
• Amoxicillin-clavulanate
• Cefuroxime
• Ciprofloxacin
• Cefdinir
• Bactrim
• and more.