What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Female Urinary Tract Infection?
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection occurring anywhere along the urinary tract. The parts of the urinary tract include the bladder, kidneys, ureters and urethra.OccurrenceWomen are more likely to get urinary tract infections because they have a shorter urethra. Women can also be more susceptible to UTIs after sexual intercourse or after using contraception.Urinary SymptomsUrinary tract infections in women may cause several different urinary symptoms. Some of these include pain or burning, frequency, discharge, smelly urine and bloody urine.Abdominal SymptomsUTI infections, especially infections of the bladder, may cause abdominal pain or cramps. UTIs may also cause nausea and vomiting.Additional SymptomsOther symptoms may be fever or chills, night sweats or skin flushing.TreatmentWomen with a UTI normally need antibiotics for three days, compared to seven to 14 days for men.
