What are the symptoms of a ‘simple’ or uncomplicated urinary tract infection?
Urinary tract infections may be divided into ‘simple’ or uncomplicated and ‘complicated’. The medication provided here is for the treatment of ‘simple’ urinary tract infections. If you are suffering from cystitis and have the following symptoms you may be suffering from a simple urinary tract infection. • Dysuria – Pain when passing water (normally a burning sensation) • Frequency – Need to pass water more frequently than normal • Blood in urine – Urine may have visible blood, be cloudy or have a strong smell If you also have a vaginal discharge then it is unlikely you have a simple urinary tract infection and you should seek advice from your regular doctor. People suffering any of the following conditions should not use this service but seek advice from their own doctor.
