Urinary tract infection (UTI)
Signs and symptoms
Urinary tract infection (UTI) - MayoClinic.com
Not everyone with a UTI develops recognizable signs and symptoms, but most people have some. These can include:
* A strong, persistent urge to urinate
* A burning sensation when urinating
* Passing frequent, small amounts of urine
* Blood in the urine (hematuria) or cloudy, strong-smelling urine
Each type of UTI may result in more specific signs and symptoms, depending on which part of your urinary tract is infected:
* Acute pyelonephritis. Infection of your kidneys may occur after spreading from an infection in your bladder. Kidney infection can cause upper back and flank pain, high fever, shaking chills, and nausea or vomiting.
* Cystitis. Inflammation or infection of your bladder may result in pelvic pressure, lower abdomen discomfort, frequent, painful urination and strong-smelling urine.
* Urethritis. Inflammation or infection of the urethra leads to burning with urination. In men, urethritis may cause penile discharge.