Bladder infections can be disruptive at the least and dreadful at the worst, but they’re an unfortunate part of life for many women. You should always visit your doctor if you notice symptoms such as ...

It starts with discomfort—an itch, a burning sensation or an urgent need to visit the bathroom—and you can’t help but wonder: what’s going on? For many women, the symptoms of thrush (a yeast infection ...

Acidic cranberry juice can irritate the bladder and worsen UTI symptoms. When you have an active UTI, Gabal said, it’s more about flushing out the bacteria with water and other less bladder-irritating ...

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is caused by bacteria entering the urethra and traveling through the urinary system. The most common type of UTI is-you guessed it-a bladder infection. Odds are you've ...

UTIs may cause neurological symptoms, especially in older adults. It can also worsen symptoms in people with neurological conditions. Diagnosing and treating the UTI may help prevent serious ...

An updated clinical approach to diagnosing urinary tract infections (UTIs) that considers five potential phenotype categories instead of the usual three could aid clinical management and better center ...

Anyone who has had a urinary tract infection knows how uncomfortable one can be, not to mention recurrent ones that cause frustration, pain and sometimes multiple visits to the doctor. UTIs are one of ...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) commonly occur in people who undergo chemotherapy. The treatment can weaken the immune system and damage barriers, such as the skin and mucous membranes, that help ...

An uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI) can sometimes go away on its own without treatment. This is especially true for a UTI without symptoms, known as asymptomatic bacteriuria. Some mild ...

Winter often triggers recurrent UTIs in women. Here's why cold weather, dehydration, delayed urination and reduced immunity ...

A 40-year-old woman suffered recurrent urinary tract infections for six months before doctors discovered the infection had spread to her kidneys, putting her close to organ failure. Urologist Dr ...