Urinary Tract Infection (Bladder Infection) - Symptoms, Causes, and Doctors- My Mediland

About- A urinary tract infection (UTI) also called bladder infection is an infection in any part of the urinary system including kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra.

Symptoms-
Symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI) depends on what part of the urinary tract is infected.
Lower urinary tract infection (UTI) affect the urethra and bladder. Symptoms of a lower urinary tract infection (UTI) include:

Painful and burning sensation while urination

Urinary urgency

Blood in the urine

Cloudy urine with strong odour

Pelvic pain in women

Rectal pain in men

Upper urinary tract infection (UTI) affect the kidneys which can be potentially life-threatening if bacteria move from the infected kidney into the blood (called urosepsis), can cause dangerously low blood pressure, shock, and death. Symptoms of an upper urinary tract infection (UTI) include:

Upper back and side pain

Chills

Fever

Nausea & vomiting

Causes-
urinary tract infection (UTI) typically occur when bacteria enter the urinary tract through the urethra and begin to multiply in the bladder. The main reasons are

Bladder infection

Infection of the urethra (urethritis)

Risk factors

Being a female due to shorter urethra than a man

Sexually active women

Having a new sexual partner

Use of certain types of birth control like diaphragms or spermicidal agents

Menopause

Urinary tract abnormalities

Blockages in the urinary tract

A suppressed immune system

Catheter use

A recent urinary procedure

Specialists to visit

Urologist

Gynaecologist and Obstetrician

Infectious Disease Specialist

General Physician

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References-
https://www.healthline.com
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.webmd.com
https://www.nhs.uk
http://www.urologyhealth.org