Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) denotes an infection of any part of your urinary system (kidneys, ureter, bladder and urethra). Most of the infections involve the lower urinary tract, which is the bladder and urethra. Some examples of urinary infections include cystitis (bladder infections), pyelonephritis (kidney infections), prostatitis, urethritis and epididymo-orchitis (testis and epididymis infections).

Symptoms

• Cystitis typically presents with urinary urgency, a persistent need to urinate and difficulty in deferring urination
• Dysuria, a burning sensation when urinating
• Urinary frequency, the frequent passing of tiny amounts of urine
• Fever
• Cloudy or smelly urine
• Bladder or pelvic pain 

Investigations may include:​

• Detailed medical history and physical examination
• Analysis of a urine sample, including urine cultures by a laboratory
• Ultrasound of renal tract
• Cystoscopy
• CT and MRI images of your urinary tract may be necessary 

Treatment

• Antibiotics are usually the first-line treatment for UTIs.
• The Urologists role is to determine a specific cause and prevent future recurrent infections.