Symptoms of URINARY TRACT INFECTION

Urinary tract infections may remain asymptomatic. When the urine is infected, there is often irritation of the bladder and urethra. This leads to burning, painful urination that occurs frequently. There is also a frequent urge to urinate. Often, the person may only be able to eliminate a small volume to urine. Infections of the kidney and ureter often produce back and flank pain. The pain may radiate into the groin or lower abdomen. Fever and chills are particularly associated with infections of the Kidney. Obstruction of the flow of urine, that can occur with stones or tumors, can also lead to infections. Stones often will produce severe back or flank pain. The pain may occur in the lower abdomen or genitals as the stones progress through the ureter to the bladder. Secondary infections can easily develop when the urinary passages are blocked. The symptoms are similar to those described above.