When a urinary tract infection (UTI) hits, the first question is often: what’s to blame? The answer: Bacteria. But how that bacteria is introduced to your system can vary. Sexual contact can be to ...

Q: A friend who is 74 years old had an episode recently where she suddenly sounded as though she had dementia. Her physician diagnosed it as an effect of a UTI. Can you talk about how UTIs in older ...

As rates of urinary tract infections rise, researchers are pointing to diet as a possible cause of the increase Cara Lynn Shultz is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. Her work has previously appeared in ...

The burning sensation, pelvic discomfort, the constant urge to urinate…we all know the classic symptoms of a urinary tract ...

Urosepsis is when an untreated urinary tract infection (UTI) spreads to your kidney. It’s a form of sepsis, which is your body’s potentially life-threatening response to an infection.‌ Urosepsis can ...

Pain reduction in your lower abdomen or back is a sign your UTI is improving. Normal sensations when urinating mean the inflammation is going away. Fever and chills easing show that the UTI is getting ...

UTIs cause burning, urgency, discomfort, and can worsen if untreated. UTIs rarely cause bloodstream infections but increase mortality risk. Diet, hydration, age, and diabetes affect UTI severity and ...

Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) can happen to even pregnant women. Due to sudden hormonal and physical changes, pregnant women get susceptible to UTIs. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Shweta ...