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UT infections are the second most common illness reported to doctors in the US. More common in women than men, urinary tract infections can become a recurring nightmare.

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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)  Signs and Symptoms

Most adult women (as well as a significant number of men) will suffer from a urinary tract infection (bladder infection ,cystitis, kidney infection) and urinary tract infection symptoms at some point in their lives and around a quarter of people will suffer from recurrent urinary tract problems. The  signs and symptoms of a urinary tract infection are not easy to miss and can be quite severe and uncomfortable and  many people find it difficult to cope with normal, everyday duties and sometimes need time off work. 

 Classic Symptoms of a Urinary Tract Infection, Bladder Infection or Cystitis are:

*An urgent need to urinate even when nothing appears to be released.

*A sensation of not being able to 'hold on' for the bathroom.

*A sharp burning sensation when you do urinate

*Cramping in the pelvic area

*Urine which is tainted with blood

*Pain in the abdomen or in the back and sides

*Strong smelling urine (this is a sign of pyuria or a high white blood cell count in the urine and is a reliable indicator of a urinary tract

  infection.)

Whilst a lower urinary tract infection is, in itself, not very serious the symptoms of a urinary tract infection are generally very uncomfortable.  If you suffer from recurring bouts of infection,  you can usually read the signs and tell when another one is coming on. When this happens, it is wise to have a "UTI Action Plan" in place.  That is, know what your particular infection responds to and start doing it immediately, whether it's getting another prescription or implementing your UTI natural cure programme.

It is very important to note that the signs and symptoms of a UTI can be similar to those of some sexually transmitted diseases so a correct diagnosis is important .

Kidney Infection Symptoms (Signs of Pyelonephritis)

Kidney Infections and the signs and symptoms of kidney infections are more serious than a normal bladder infection and once diagnosis is confirmed this type of illness needs to be treated by a physician. Kidney Infections affect the whole body more severely than cystitis or UTI's and a sufferer will normally feel quite ill.

Classic Signs and Symptoms of a Kidney Infection are:

*All of the above symptoms for urinary tract infections.

*Back Pain

*Chills

*Persistent Fever

*Vomiting

The symptoms of a kidney infection are similar to a UTI, however they affect the whole body more severely and the sufferer will feel very unwell. If signs  of cystitis, bladder infection or UTI's persist for than more than 7 days then pyelonephritis (kidney infection) should be strongly suspected.

People at the high risk end of contracting kidney infections (or 'silent' upper urinary tract infections) are often those with a history of diabetes, those with impaired immune systems (AIDS) or sufferers who have chronic recurring UTI's (more than 3 in 1 year).

Signs and Symptoms of Urinary Tract Infections in Children

UTI's tend to be more serious in children, especially in infants and toddlers as the infection is more likely to be an upper urinary tract one (kidney infection). If you suspect that a child is ill with a bladder infection you should seek medical advice and treatment.

 

The Signs of a Urinary Tract Infection or Kidney Infection in Children are:

*High Persistent Fever

*Loss of appetite

*Lethargy (sleepiness /unwillingness to do anything )

*Hypothermia (low temperature)

*Obvious pain when urinating

*Foul smelling urine

*Tummy and Back Pain

*Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and white's of eyes). In newborns particularly after eight days old.

A child who suffers persistently from urinary tract infections may be given long term preventative antibiotic treatment and a UTI Action Plan,( diet, foods to avoid,  supplements etc) should be considered to boost the body's resistance to the offending bacteria..

Signs and Symptoms of Urinary Tract Infections in the Elderly

With elderly sufferers symptoms of bladder infection or other UTI's are often absent or become confused with other ongoing ailments and illnesses.  The usual signs like fever, nausea etc., may not be present. However, sometimes the patient will experience a cough or shortness of breath and general confusion of the mind may present itself as a symptom of urinary tract infection in elderly people.

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