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A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common infection that occurs when bacteria enter the urinary tract and multiply. The urinary tract is made up of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. UTIs are more common in women than men because women have a shorter urethra, which makes it easier for bacteria to enter the bladder.
The most common symptoms of a UTI in women are:
Frequent urination
Pain or burning when urinating
Cloudy or bloody urine
Lower back pain
Fever
If you have any of these symptoms, it is important to see a doctor right away. UTIs can be easily treated with antibiotics, but if left untreated, they can lead to more serious complications, such as kidney infection.
There are a few things you can do to help prevent UTIs, including:
Drinking plenty of fluids
Urinating regularly
Wiping from front to back after using the toilet
Avoiding sexual intercourse during a UTI
Using a condom during sexual intercourse
If you are at high risk for UTIs, your doctor may recommend other preventive measures, such as taking cranberry supplements or using an antibiotic ointment after sexual intercourse.
Here are some additional information about UTIs in women:
UTIs are the most common bacterial infection in women.
About one in five women will have a UTI at some point in their lives.
UTIs are more common in women under the age of 50.
Pregnancy, menopause, and diabetes can increase the risk of UTIs.
UTIs can be easily treated with antibiotics.
If left untreated, UTIs can lead to more serious complications, such as kidney infection.
If you think you may have a UTI, it is important to see a doctor right away. UTIs are easily treatable with antibiotics, but if left untreated, they can lead to more serious complications.