Urinary tract infection (UTI, Symptoms

Urinary tract infection (UTI
Symptoms
By Mayo Clinic Staff
Urinary tract infections don't always cause signs and symptoms, but when they do they may include:
•A strong, persistent urge to urinate
•A burning sensation when urinating
•Passing frequent, small amounts of urine
•Urine that appears cloudy
•Urine that appears red, bright pink or cola-colored — a sign of blood in the urine
•Strong-smelling urine
•Pelvic pain, in women — especially in the center of the pelvis and around the area of the pubic bone
UTIs may be overlooked or mistaken for other conditions in older adults.
Types of urinary tract infection
Each type of UTI may result in more-specific signs and symptoms, depending on which part of your urinary tract is infected.

Part of urinary tract affected
Signs and symptoms
Kidneys (acute pyelonephritis)
Upper back and side (flank) pain
 High fever
 Shaking and chills
 Nausea
 Vomiting

Bladder (cystitis)
Pelvic pressure
 Lower abdomen discomfort
 Frequent, painful urination
 Blood in urine

Urethra (urethritis)
Burning with urination
 Discharge

When to see a doctor
Contact your doctor if you have signs and symptoms of a UTI.