Urinary Tract Infection
An infection of the bladder or urinary tract, more common in women, causing burning with urination, frequency, urgency, and pelvic pressure.
Also known as: UTI, cystitis, bladder infection.
Category: Renal & Urinary
Drugs labeled for Urinary Tract Infection
12 medication ingredients list an association with urinary tract infection in current FDA labeling.
Symptoms associated with Urinary Tract Infection
The following symptoms have been associated with Urinary Tract Infection in medical literature. Not everyone experiences the same symptoms.
Fever
Body temperature elevated above the normal range....
Hematuria
The presence of blood in the urine. Hematuria may be gross hematuria (visible to the naked eye) or microscopic...
Lower Abdominal Pain
Pain in the lower abdomen, which can be related to bladder, bowel, or reproductive organs....
Painful Urination
Burning, stinging, or discomfort when urinating, most commonly caused by a urinary tract infection....
Pelvic pain
Pain perceived in the area of the pelvis, the lower part of the abdomen located between the hip bones....
Pollakisuria
Increased frequency of urination....
Sudden Urge to Urinate
A sudden, strong need to urinate that is difficult to delay, which can be a sign of bladder irritation or over...
Waking to Urinate at Night
The need to wake up during the night to urinate, which can disrupt sleep and may be linked to bladder, prostat...
Tests used to investigate Urinary Tract Infection
Healthcare providers may order these tests when evaluating Urinary Tract Infection. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Cbc, Cmp, Ua, Thyroid, & Lipid Health Tests
Our standard health test panel includes thyroid testing, a CBC, CMP, Urinalysis, & Lipid Panel. These lab test...
Complete Blood Count Test Cbc Test With Differential
A Complete Blood Count (CBC) test helps to give an overall view of general health and screens for a broad scop...
Routine Urinalysis Test
Our routine complete urinalysis checks 12 different levels in the urine and is helpful in diagnosing UTIs, ren...
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
Urine Culture
Identifies bacteria or yeast causing a urinary tract infection....
Conditions with overlapping symptoms
These conditions share symptoms with Urinary Tract Infection, which is why a clinical evaluation is important.
Chlamydia Infection
A common sexually transmitted bacterial infection that often causes no symptoms but can lead to pelvic pain, d...
Gonorrhea
A sexually transmitted bacterial infection that can affect the genitals, rectum, and throat, often causing dis...
Interstitial Cystitis
A chronic bladder condition causing pelvic pain, urgency, and frequent urination....
Irritable Bladder
A term sometimes used for a bladder with overactive or hypersensitive symptoms....
Kidney Stones
Hard mineral deposits that form in the kidneys and can cause severe flank pain, blood in the urine, and urinar...
Prostatitis
Inflammation or infection of the prostate gland causing pelvic pain, urinary symptoms, and sometimes fever....
When to seek emergency care
Seek emergency care for high fever, back or flank pain, shaking chills, or nausea - signs of a possible kidney infection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Urinary Tract Infection?
Urinary Tract Infection is a health condition described in medical literature. An infection of the bladder or urinary tract, more common in women, causing burning with urination, frequency, urgency, and pelvic pressure.
What are the symptoms of Urinary Tract Infection?
Urinary Tract Infection is associated with 8 symptoms in the medical literature we index, including Fever, Hematuria, Lower Abdominal Pain, Painful Urination, Pelvic pain, Pollakisuria. Symptoms vary widely between individuals.
How is Urinary Tract Infection diagnosed or investigated?
A healthcare provider may use a combination of medical history, physical examination, and tests. Common tests associated with Urinary Tract Infection include CBC with Differential, Cbc, Cmp, Ua, Thyroid, & Lipid Health Tests, Complete Blood Count Test Cbc Test With Differential, Routine Urinalysis Test, Urinalysis. This information is educational, not a diagnosis.
Is SymptomDatabase.com diagnosing me?
No. SymptomDatabase.com does not provide diagnosis. If you are concerned you may have Urinary Tract Infection, please discuss your symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider.