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Urinary Tract Infection Signs

Urinary tract infections are a common but preventable condition that can be treated at home with hydration and pain relievers, although serious infections may require antibiotics prescribed by a doctor. It is good to have information about the signs of urinary tract infections.

  1. Blood

    • A urinary tract infection may cause a small amount of blood in your urine, which you may notice in the toilet or on a tissue after wiping.

    Difficulty Urinating

    • Urinary tract infections may cause difficulty with starting to urinate, and only small amounts of urine may be eliminated during each trip to the toilet.

    Fever

    • People with a urinary tract infection that spreads into the bladder or kidneys might develop a low fever of 100 degrees F, along with alternating sweating and chills.

    Frequency

    • People with urinary tract infections might feel as if they need to urinate frequently throughout the day and night.

    Pain

    • People with urinary tract infections might experience pain when trying to urinate, and the pain may spread from the genital area into the pelvis and flanks if the infection is not treated.

    Odor

    • Urinary tract infections may cause the urine to have a strong or foul smell, especially the first urine after waking in the morning because it is more concentrated.

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