• Urinary Tract Infection - Complications
• Highlights
• Introduction
• Causes
• Risk Factors
• Complications
• Diagnosis

Symptoms

Symptoms of lower urinary tract infections usually begin suddenly and may include one or more of the following signs:

• The urge to urinate frequently, which may recur immediately after the bladder is emptied.
• A painful burning sensation when urinating. (If this is the only symptom, then the infection is most likely urethritis, an infection limited to the urethra.)
• Discomfort or pressure in the lower abdomen. The abdomen can feel bloated.
• Pain in the pelvic area or back.
• The urine often has a...