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The urinary system consists of the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Infections of the urinary tract (UTIs) are the second most common type of infection in the body. You may have a UTI if you notice
If you think you have a UTI, it is important to see your doctor. Your doctor can tell if you have a UTI by testing a sample of your urine. Treatment with medicines to kill the infection will make it better, often in one or two days.
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
A '''urinary tract infection''' is an infection of the urinary tract. An infection anywhere from the kidneys to the ureters to the Urinary bladder to the urethra qualifies as a urinary tract infection. In females, the urethra is much shorter and closer to the anus than in males. This is the reason why, in general, women are more prone to UTIs than men. The article on vulvovaginal health has some health tips for preventing UTIs. Symptoms of a urinary tract infection include dysuria (pain on passing urine), frequency (of passing urine) and hematuria (blood in the urine). Other helpful signs include cloudy or smelly urine. A urine dipstick test is often useful in the diagnosis. Without treatment, UTIs can sometimes develop into kidney infections. While empirical treatment with antibiotics will cure most urinary tract infections, sometimes a urine culture may be necessary to identify the causative organism and its sensitivity to antibiotics in order to prescribe the correct antibiotic. Patients with recurrent UTIs may need further investigation. This may include medical ultrasonography scans of the kidneys and bladder or intravenous urography (X-rays of the urological system following intravenous injection of iodinated contrast material). [ Read More ]
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Medicine Net: Focus on Urological Disorders - Offers medical information, doctor produced, written for patients experiencing disorders such as urinary tract infections, and overactive bladder. Includes procedures, tests, and medications.
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Women's Health - Causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of urinary tract infections.
Dr Reddy's Pediatric Office on the Web - Details such as what is the urinary tract, how does a urinary tract infection start, where is the infection, symptoms, complications, evaluation and treatment.