Urinary Tract Infection or UTI: Types, Risk Factors and Treatments [2025]

Urinary tract infection or UTI may involve the urethra, bladder, kidneys or ureters which are the tubes between the bladder and kidneys. Infection of the bladder is known as cystitis. If the infection involves the urethra, this is called urethritis.

The common symptoms UTI are pain or burning sensation while urinating, urinary frequency, cloudy urine, needing to urinate more urgently, lower abdominal pain, high temperature, and rarely blood in the urine.

The main cause of urinary tract infections is bacteria that enters the urethra from stools. Since the urethra is shorter in women, the risk of infections is higher in women.

There are certain factors that can increase the risk of UTI, and these include sexual intercourse, pregnancy, kidney stones, enlarged prostate in men, weak immune system, diabetes, urinary catheters, dehydration, and poor genital hygiene.

If the symptoms of UTI in females are quite mild, over the counter remedies such as Cystopurin, Cystoplus, Hiprex or AZO urine infection medication can be tried first. Plenty of fluids including cranberry juice can also help clear the infection.

More severe symptoms of UTI require treatment with a course of antibiotics.

It is recommended to see a doctor in person if it is the first presentation of UTI, if the infection affects a child, man or pregnant woman, or if the symptoms return after treatment.

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