Urinary tract infections (UTIs) occur when microorganisms, primarily bacteria, invade the urinary system, which includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.
UTIs are more common in women than in men.
Symptoms of UTIs
Symptoms vary based on the location of the infection:
1) Lower Urinary Tract Infection (Cystitis, Urethritis)
Dysuria (pain or burning sensation during urination)
Frequent urination and urgency
Cloudy, dark, bloody, or foul-smelling urine
Lower abdominal or pelvic discomfort
Feeling of incomplete bladder emptying
2) Upper Urinary Tract Infection (Pyelonephritis)
Flank or back pain
High fever, chills
Nausea, vomiting
Fatigue or weakness
Dysuria, frequency, urgency (similar to lower UTI symptoms)
