Bladder infection (cystitis) is the most common type of UTI. It is usually caused by bacteria that enter the urethra and travel up to the bladder.

Frequent urination, painful urination, and cloudy or foul-smelling urine are all symptoms of a UTI.

Bacteria are the most common cause of UTIs. The most common type of bacteria that causes UTIs is Escherichia coli (E. coli).

Women are more likely to get a UTI than men because they have a shorter urethra, which makes it easier for bacteria to enter the bladder.

Antibiotics are the first-line treatment for UTIs. They are used to kill the bacteria that are causing the infection.

Most UTIs can be treated with antibiotics in 3-5 days.

Drinking plenty of fluids, wiping from front to back after using the toilet, and emptying your bladder completely when you urinate can all help to prevent UTIs.

Kidney infection, sepsis, and infertility are all complications of a UTI that can occur if it is not treated promptly.

You should see a doctor for a UTI if you have any symptoms of a UTI, if your symptoms do not improve after 3 days of treatment, or if you have a fever or chills.

A urinalysis and urine culture are the best way to diagnose a UTI. A urinalysis can detect signs of infection, such as bacteria or white blood cells in the urine. A urine culture can identify the specific bacteria that is causing the infection.

Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole is the most common antibiotic used to treat UTIs. It is effective against a wide range of bacteria that cause UTIs.

Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea are all side effects of antibiotics used to treat UTIs.

Using a condom, urinating before and after sex, and drinking plenty of fluids can all help to prevent UTIs during sexual intercourse.

Long-term antibiotics, surgery, and lifestyle changes can all be used to treat a recurrent UTI.

Teaching children to wipe from front to back after using the toilet, encouraging children to drink plenty of fluids, and having children urinate frequently can all help to prevent UTIs in children.