Urinary Tract Infection: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
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Urinary tract infection (UTI) develops when bacteria multiply in the urinary tract. Frequent urination, burning and pain are typical symptoms. Resolves quickly with proper treatment.
What is a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)?
A urinary tract infection occurs when bacteria multiply in any part of the urinary system. It is one of the most common bacterial infections worldwide, affecting over 150 million people annually.
Types
- Cystitis: Bladder infection (most common)
- Pyelonephritis: Kidney infection (more serious)
- Urethritis: Urethral infection
- Prostatitis: Prostate infection in men
Symptoms
- Burning during urination (dysuria)
- Frequent urination
- Urgency
- Lower abdominal pain
- Cloudy or foul-smelling urine
- Blood in urine
- Fever and flank pain (pyelonephritis)
Treatment
- Uncomplicated cystitis: Fosfomycin (single dose), nitrofurantoin (5-7 days)
- Pyelonephritis: Fluoroquinolones (7-14 days) or IV antibiotics
- Recurrent UTIs: Investigation of underlying cause (BPH, stones, anomalies)
UTI Treatment in Izmir
Prof. Dr. Orçun Çelik provides comprehensive UTI diagnosis and treatment at Izmir Bazekol Hospital, with special focus on identifying and treating underlying urological causes of recurrent infections.
