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Urinary Tract Infections
A urinary tract infection is a bacterial infection that usually begins in the urethra. From here, bacteria often travel to the bladder, causing a bladder infection. If the infection is not treated right away, it may move to the kidneys, causing an infection called pyelonephritis. Urinary tract infections can be bothersome, embarrassing, and painful. Sometimes they may point to a serious health problem. Luckily, most cases of frequent urination can be cleared up quickly—often with just a couple days of treatment.
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Urinary Tract Infections
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| Women with symptoms of urinary tract infection: urinary frequency, burning, and urgency for less than 7 days |
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| Men with symptoms of urinary tract infection: urinary frequency, burning, and urgency |
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| Women with symptoms of urinary tract infection for more than 7 days |
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| Urinary tract infection symptoms along with nausea, vomiting, fever, or pain in back, abdomen, or pelvis |
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| Symptoms of urinary tract infection and possible exposure to sexually transmitted diseases |
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| Symptoms of urinary tract infections and shaking chills |
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