Symptoms of a
urinary tract infection
If you are experiencing burning during urination or an increased feeling of urinary urgency, these could be symptoms of a urinary tract infection or another common infection. These types of infections are caused by bacteria entering the urethra and can lead to more serious complications, like a kidney infection, if left untreated.
It is important to seek medical attention and start treatment as soon as possible. We offer UTI testing at all of our urgent care centers, so visit us at the first sign of a UTI. We want to help you to feel better faster.
Causes of a
urinary tract infection
UTI testing & diagnosis
The process of diagnosing a UTI can depend on your medical history. For some, a virtual visit evaluation may suffice to help you get the treatment you need.
Typically, diagnosing a UTI involves a physical exam, which will include a discussion of current symptoms. Be sure to mention any pelvic pain, fever, chills, nausea or vomiting, which could be signs of a more severe infection.
The physical exam may involve:
Evaluation of your medical history and frequency of UTIs.
Urinalysis to look for white blood cells, red blood cells and bacteria.
If you have symptoms, it is important to get UTI testing as soon as possible. Without the proper diagnosis, UTIs can lead to more severe infections and complications. Therefore, it is important to seek UTI care right away.
Your medical history and frequency of UTIs.
To look for white blood cells, red blood cells and bacteria.
If you are found to have a UTI, you can be expected to be treated with antibiotics. The antibiotic you will need depends on the type of bacteria present and your medical history.
Depending on the severity of your UTI symptoms, you may also be prescribed medication to numb the burning and pain you feel when urinating. Symptoms of a UTI should resolve within a few days of starting the antibiotics, though the full course of the prescription should be completed.
If you are experiencing frequent UTIs, further evaluation and treatment might be required. Fortunately, we can quickly refer you to the right provider in our network.
If you have had a UTI, you might be wondering how to prevent a UTI from coming back. Prevention is important and possible when it comes to UTIs. A few things that can help with UTI prevention include: