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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
A urine culture can help determine which type of bacteria is responsible for a UTI, an uncomfortable infection in the urinary tract.
It’s awfully simple to get a urinary tract infection (UTI). A bacterial infection in the urinary system can affect any part of the urinary system, including the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. The majority of infections do involve the lower urinary tract – the bladder and urethra.
Because of anatomy, women are much more likely to get a UTI or a bladder infection, and it can be quite uncomfortable. When a UTI develops in other people, it’s usually considered more complicated and often involves inflammation of the prostate gland.
After collecting a urine sample, it may determine what type of bacteria is responsible for the infection. Your healthcare provider can then guide your treatment with health interventions like antibiotics and hydration guidelines.
Visiting a health provider without delay can prevent bacteria from spreading to the kidneys, and causing a kidney infection, which is more concerning.
Urinary Tract Infection Symptoms
Symptoms can be uncomfortable yet easy to recognize, especially if you’ve experienced a UTI previously. Signs you may have a UTI:
- Frequent (painful) urination
- Pelvic pressure
- Cloudy urine
- Fever, sweating
- Burning, itching
- Bloody urine
- Incontinence
- Pungent urine
What Causes UTI?
These infections are caused by microbes entering the urinary tract. Some risk factors may increase unhealthy bacteria, including:
- Weak immune system
- Sexual activity
- Kidney stones
- Blockages
- Chronic dehydration
- Enlarged prostate
- Incomplete urination
- Catheter use
Visit Northern Nevada Urgent Care
Urgent care is a great choice for diagnosing and treating a UTI without going to an emergency room.
Providers at Northern Nevada Urgent Care can diagnose your UTI, relieve symptoms and prescribe medication, if needed. In many cases, simple infections resolve within 3-5 days of taking antibiotics.
