Urinary tract infections (UTI) are more common in women. It usually occurs in the bladder or urethra, but when left untreated, it affects the kidney.
Some of the commonly noted symptoms include:
- Burning sensation during urination
- Frequent urination
- Frequent urge to urinate, but incomplete voiding
- Pain or pressure in the back or lower abdomen
- Pelvic pain
- Blood in urine
- Cloudy, dark, or strange or strong-smelling urine, mixed with blood in some cases
- Tiredness
- Fever and/or chills
- Nausea and/or vomiting