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Symptoms of Urinary Tract Infection
June 9, 2006
Urinary tract infections mostly affect women. Seniors and diabetics are at greater risk for developing urinary tract infections.
These infections usually occur when bacteria enters the urinary tract. This can happen during sexual intercourse. Infections can also occur during pregnancy or menopause according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Urinary tract infections are also bought on by kidney stones, an enlarged prostate, lack of fluids, or insertion of a catheter during a medical procedure.
The most common symptoms of a urinary tract infection include a constant feeling of needing to urinate, and a burning sensation while urinating. Pain during intercourse, cloudy or bloody urine, or urine with a strong smell may also indicate an infection.
Treatment usually includes a round of antibiotics. Without proper treatment, the infection could advance to the kidneys and cause other serious complications.