Ureters -- The tubes that take urine from each kidney to the bladder are rarely the only site of infection. Urethra -- An infection of the tube that empties urine from the bladder to the outside is called urethritis.
This test can diagnose an infection most of the time. Clean-catch urine culture -- This test may be done to identify the bacteria and determine the best antibiotic for treatment. Blood tests such as complete blood count CBC and a blood culture may be done as well. You may also need the following tests to help rule out other problems in your urinary system: CT scan of the abdomen Intravenous pyelogram IVP Kidney scan Kidney ultrasound Voiding cystourethrogram Treatment Your health care provider must first decide if the infection is just in the bladder, or if it has spread to the kidneys and how severe it is.
For a simple bladder infection, you will take antibiotics for 3 days women or 7 to 14 days men. If you are pregnant or have diabetes, or have a mild kidney infection, you will most often take antibiotics for 7 to 14 days.
Finish all of the antibiotics, even if you feel better. If you do not finish the whole dose of medicine, the infection may return and be harder to treat later. Always drink plenty of water when you have a bladder or kidney infection. Tell your provider if you might be pregnant before taking these drugs. Your provider may suggest that you: Take a single dose of an antibiotic after sexual contact to prevent an infection.
Have a 3-day course of antibiotics at home to use if you develop an infection. Take a single, daily dose of an antibiotic to prevent infections. You may also be admitted to the hospital if you: Are an older adult Have kidney stones or changes in the anatomy of your urinary tract Have recently had urinary tract surgery Have cancer, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, or other medical problems Are pregnant and have a fever or are otherwise ill At the hospital, you will receive fluids and antibiotics through a vein.
Possible Complications Complications may include: Life-threatening blood infection sepsis -- The risk is greater among the young, very old adults, and people whose bodies cannot fight infections for example, due to HIV or cancer chemotherapy. Kidney damage or scarring. For more information, see Website Privacy. Skip to navigation menu Skip to content. High Priority Alert. Close alert. Informational Alert. Urinary Tract Infection - Female. Is this your child's symptom?
The medical name is cystitis. Your child is taking an antibiotic for the UTI You are worried that the fever or pain is not getting better fast enough Symptoms of UTI Pain, burning or stinging when passing urine Suspect pain if a young child starts to cry while passing urine The feeling of "can't wait" to pass urine may occur.
This is called urgency. When that happens, bacteria may take hold and grow into a full-blown infection in the urinary tract. The most common UTIs occur mainly in women and affect the bladder and urethra.
Infection of the bladder cystitis. However, sometimes other bacteria are responsible. Sexual intercourse may lead to cystitis, but you don't have to be sexually active to develop it. All women are at risk of cystitis because of their anatomy — specifically, the short distance from the urethra to the anus and the urethral opening to the bladder.
Urinary tract infections are common in women, and many women experience more than one infection during their lifetimes.
Risk factors specific to women for UTIs include:. When treated promptly and properly, lower urinary tract infections rarely lead to complications. But left untreated, a urinary tract infection can have serious consequences. Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. This content does not have an English version. This content does not have an Arabic version. Overview Female urinary system Open pop-up dialog box Close.
Female urinary system Your urinary system — which includes your kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra — removes waste from your body through urine. Male urinary system Open pop-up dialog box Close. Male urinary system Your urinary system — which includes your kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra — removes waste from your body through urine. There's currently little evidence to suggest that drinking cranberry juice or using probiotics significantly reduces your chances of getting UTIs.
Urinary tract infection UTI. About urinary tract infections Urinary tract infections UTIs are common infections that can affect the bladder, the kidneys and the tubes connected to them. These can cause: a need to pee more often than usual pain or discomfort when peeing sudden urges to pee feeling as though you're unable to empty your bladder fully pain low down in your tummy urine that's cloudy, foul-smelling or contains blood feeling generally unwell, achy and tired Infections of the kidneys or ureters tubes connecting the kidneys to the bladder are known as upper UTIs.
These can cause the above symptoms and also: a high temperature fever of 38C UTI self-help guide Complete this guide to assess your symptoms and find out if you should visit your GP, pharmacist or treat your condition at home. When to get medical advice It's a good idea to see your GP if you think you might have a UTI, particularly if: you have symptoms of an upper UTI see above the symptoms are severe or getting worse the symptoms haven't started to improve after a few days you get UTIs frequently Your GP can rule out other possible causes of your symptoms by testing a sample of your urine and can prescribe antibiotics if you do have an infection.
Return to your GP if your symptoms don't improve, get worse or come back after treatment. Pharmacy First: UTI treatment from your local pharmacy Women between 16 to 65 years with uncomplicated UTIs can seek advice and treatment directly from their pharmacist through the Pharmacy First scheme.
Find your local pharmacy on Scotland's Service directory. The following may increase your risk of getting a UTI: conditions that obstruct your urinary tract, such as kidney stones difficulty emptying your bladder fully using a contraceptive diaphragm or condoms coated in spermicide diabetes a weak immune system — from chemotherapy or HIV , for example a urinary catheter a tube in your bladder used to drain urine an enlarged prostate gland in men Women may be more likely to get UTIs because their urethra is shorter than a man's and is closer to their anus back passage.
These measures include: avoiding perfumed bubble bath, soap or talcum powder around your genitals — use plain, unperfumed varieties, and have a shower rather than a bath going to the toilet as soon as you need to pee and always emptying your bladder fully staying well hydrated wiping your bottom from front to back when you go to the toilet emptying your bladder as soon as possible after having sex not using a contraceptive diaphragm or condoms with spermicidal lubricant on them — you may wish to use another method of contraception instead wearing underwear made from cotton, rather than synthetic material such as nylon, and avoiding tight jeans and trousers Speak to your GP if these measures don't work.
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