A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a bacterial infection that affects any part of the urinary system, which includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. UTIs are more common in women than men, and they can be caused by a variety of factors, including bacteria entering the urethra and traveling up the urinary tract, sexual intercourse, and using a diaphragm or spermicide for birth control.
UTIs can cause a variety of symptoms, including pain or burning during urination, increased frequency of urination, urgency to urinate, and cloudy or foul-smelling urine. In some cases, UTIs can also cause more serious symptoms, such as fever, chills, and back pain. If you think you may have a UTI, it is important to see a doctor right away to get treatment.
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