Did you know more than 3 million urinary tract infections (also known as UTIs) are diagnosed every year?

Our team at AFC Urgent Care TN wants you to know the symptoms associated with a urinary tract infection so that you can seek treatment at our urgent care center as soon as possible!

What Is a Urinary Tract Infection?

A urinary tract infection occurs when an infection occurs in your urinary system, which includes your bladder, kidneys, ureters and/or urethra. Depending on the severity of the infection, as well as what body part it’s impacting, you may experience a variety of symptoms:

Symptoms of a UTI

• Blood in urine
• Burning sensation when peeing
• Cloudy urine
• Fatigue
• Fever
• Foul smell from urine
• Frequent urination
• Pain in bladder
• Pain when urinating
• Vaginal irriation

Who Is At Risk for a UTI?

Anyone can experience a urinary tract infection, but the anatomy of women’s bodies places them at higher risk. Women may also experience recurrent UTIs requiring special prophylactic treatment.

Treatment for a UTI

• Drink plenty of water.
• Take antibiotics as prescribed.
• Use a heating pad on the abdominal area.
• Take an OTC pain medication if needed for discomfort.

All of our AFC Urgent Care TN centers are open seven days a week so you can seek a prompt diagnosis and treatment for any medical condition.