About Urinary Tract Infection
Urinary tract infection is an infection in the urinary system. It commonly causes burning urination, frequent urination, urgency, lower abdominal pain, or cloudy urine.
Urinary Tract Infection symptoms
- burning while urinating
- frequent urination
- urgent need to urinate
- lower abdominal pain
- cloudy or foul-smelling urine
- blood in urine
- fever or back pain in more serious infection
Common causes of Urinary Tract Infection
- bacterial infection
- low fluid intake
- urine holding
- sexual activity
- pregnancy
- diabetes
- kidney stones
- prostate problems
Urinary Tract Infection treatment options
- Consult a doctor for UTI symptoms, especially in pregnancy, men, children, diabetes, fever, back pain, vomiting, blood in urine, or recurrent infections.
Safe home care for Urinary Tract Infection
- drink adequate water if not medically restricted
- do not delay urination
- avoid self-starting antibiotics
- seek urine test and doctor advice if symptoms persist
Emergency signs for Urinary Tract Infection
- difficulty breathing
- chest pain
- confusion or fainting
- severe dehydration
- blood in vomit, stool, urine, or sputum
- severe abdominal pain
- high fever that does not improve
- symptoms in pregnancy, infants, elderly patients, or immunocompromised patients
Medicines related to Urinary Tract Infection
Ask a qualified doctor or pharmacist before using medicines for Urinary Tract Infection.
Lab tests for Urinary Tract Infection
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Procalcitonin
Marker used in bacterial infection and sepsis assessment.
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Chikungunya IgM
Chikungunya recent infection marker.
From Rs. 3,150
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Leptospira IgM
Leptospirosis recent infection marker.
From Rs. 3,150
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EBV IgM
Recent Epstein-Barr virus infection marker.
From Rs. 3,150
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Clostridium Difficile Toxin
Stool toxin test for C. difficile infection.
From Rs. 4,050
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Stone Analysis
Chemical analysis of passed or removed urinary stone.
From Rs. 4,050
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Prostatic Fluid Culture
Culture test for suspected prostate infection.
From Rs. 3,150
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Vaginal pH Test
Vaginal infection screening support test.
From Rs. 810