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Health Conditions
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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
What are the symptoms?
Infections of the lower urinary tract are generally accompanied by less severe symptoms than pyelonephritis (upper tract infection).
Symptoms of lower urinary tract infections:
- Painful urination
- Increased urinary frequency/urgency
- Awakening at night to urinate
- Tenderness or heaviness in the lower abdomen
- Blood in the urine
- Foul smelling urine
- Urine appears cloudy
Symptoms of pyelonephritis:
The following symptoms often occur in addition to those shown for lower tract infections:
- Fever
- Back pain, possibly one-sided
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea or vomiting
- Tiredness or weakness
Elderly individuals with a UTI may experience other symptoms in addition to those listed above, including altered mental status and changes in eating habits, perhaps because it is more difficult for them to build up an immune response to the infection.
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Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not intended to diagnose a health condition, but it can be used as a guide to help you decide if you should seek professional treatment or to help you learn more about your condition once it has been diagnosed.
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