SymptoSenseUrinary tract infection (UTI)
A bacterial infection of the urinary tract causing painful, frequent urination and sometimes lower abdominal pain.
Medical taxonomy
Symptoms, signs or clinical findings, not elsewhere classified
Taxonomy is used to organize content and does not represent a diagnosis.Common causes
Bacteria entering the urinary tract, often from the digestive tract.
Risk factors
More common in women; also low fluid intake or a history of kidney stones.
Red flags — seek urgent care
Fever with chills, flank pain, or visible blood in the urine.
Suggested next step
Drink adequate fluids and seek medical review for appropriate treatment, especially with fever or flank pain.
Symptoms linked to this condition
Sources & review
Last reviewed: 2026-09-12NHSUrinary tract infections (UTIs) — NHSMedlinePlusUrinary Tract Infections | MedlinePlusSaudi Ministry of HealthMOH 937 — local consultation and care-navigation reference
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