Urinary Tract Infections

• Urinary Tract Infection

A urinary tract infection may occur in the kidneys, ureters, bladder, or urethra. This eMedTV article examines the causes and symptoms of a urinary tract infection and discusses how the condition is diagnosed and treated.

• Urinary Tract Infection Symptoms

Urinary tract infection symptoms in adults may include painful urination and a frequent urge to urinate. This eMedTV Web page also describes common urinary tract infection symptoms in children, such as irritability and incontinence.

• Urinary Tract Infection Diagnosis

For a person with a urinary tract infection, diagnosis may involve taking a urine sample. This eMedTV article describes the steps involved in diagnosing a urinary tract infection and discusses other tests used in the process, such as ultrasounds.

• Urinary Tract Infection Treatment

For a person with a urinary tract infection, treatment involves antibiotics. As this eMedTV segment explains, curing a urinary tract infection caused by an obstruction or other complication depends on treating the underlying cause of the infection.

• Urinary Tract Infections Prevention

When it comes to urinary tract infections, prevention isn't always possible. However, as this eMedTV Web page explains, there are things you can do to reduce your chances of developing them, such as urinating frequently and drinking plenty of water.

• Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections

Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) are defined as having 2 infections in 6 months or 3 in 1 year. This eMedTV article discusses recurrent UTIs and provides tips for preventing them, such as drinking plenty of water and cranberry juice.

• Urinary Tract Infection Research

Urinary tract infection research is being conducted to better understand and prevent recurrent infections. This eMedTV article looks at research that may one day lead to a urinary tract infection vaccine to prevent recurrent cases of infection.