How Do You Diagnose A Urinary Tract Infection?
A urinary tract infection (UTI) can be very uncomfortable and can lead to serious health problems when left untreated. Luckily, treatment is very simple once a doctor confirms you have a UTI. If you have any of the following symptoms, call your doctor for an appointment so you can start feeling better soon. Do you get a burning sensation when you urinate? When you have a UTI, you might feel the need to urinate often and then feel burning when you do. The bladder is often irritated, so people feel the constant need to go. Do you feel achy? A UTI can give you aches all over, irritation in the lower abdomen and a sense of pressure. Some people feel tired, shaky or have back pain if the infection has spread up toward the kidneys. A kidney stone also can cause an infection if it gets stuck in the kidneys or on its way to the bladder. This causes back and/or side pain and nausea. Check your urine. A UTI can cause urine to look cloudy or milky. If an infection is bad enough, there might be bl
