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Can You Go to Urgent Care For a UTI?
Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, are experienced by around 40% of all women and 12% of all men. For many, the symptoms are mild or even unnoticeable. When it causes significant discomfort, though, seeking urgent care for UTI issues will be high on your list of considerations. So, can you go to urgent care for… Continue reading Can You Go to Urgent Care For a UTI?
Jessica Guht Jul. 12, 2022
Can a UTI Cause Dizziness And Nausea?
Studies suggest that between 50 and 60 percent of women will experience a UTI at some point in their lives, with the estimated rate of infection being 0.5 cases per person per year in young females. Among those, a significant percentage will develop dizziness and vomiting. In this post, we explore what a UTI is,… Continue reading Can a UTI Cause Dizziness And Nausea?
Jessica Guht Jul. 12, 2022
UTI vs Chlamydia: How to Tell the Difference?
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as chlamydia often share some symptoms. For example, both may cause pain when urinating. This can make it difficult to know whether you have a UTI or if you could have chlamydia or another STI. The only way to know for sure is usually to… Continue reading UTI vs Chlamydia: How to Tell the Difference?
Jessica Guht Jul. 11, 2022
Can a UTI Cause Bleeding Like a Period?
If you have ever felt the discomfort of a UTI you will know that they are no joke. Indeed they can not only be painful but come with a whole wealth of unwelcome symptoms. One of which is spotting or blood in the urine. A topic that you can read all about in the post… Continue reading Can a UTI Cause Bleeding Like a Period?
Jessica Guht Jul. 11, 2022
Does a UTI Cause Itching?
While urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common and can present various symptoms, they typically do not cause itching. Instead, itching in the vaginal area is often associated with other conditions such as vaginitis, yeast infections, bacterial vaginosis, or STDs. Itching can also be a symptom of skin irritation or an allergic reaction to certain hygiene… Continue reading Does a UTI Cause Itching?
Jessica Guht Jul. 09, 2022
Can Drinking Alcohol Cause a UTI?
Around half of adults report drinking in the last 30 days, with 16 percent admitting to binge drinking, and 6 percent reporting heavy drinking. As such, alcohol consumption is one of the nation’s favorite pastimes. Unfortunately, it can increase your risk of developing a UTI. In this post, we explore what UTIs are, the symptoms… Continue reading Can Drinking Alcohol Cause a UTI?
Jessica Guht Jul. 08, 2022
Can a UTI Affect Your Period?
Urinary tract infections can be painful and frustrating. Some women question if a UTI can affect their menstrual cycle in any way. To answer this let’s first review female anatomy. There are three openings in the female genitalia: the urethra, vagina, and anus. Each of these openings is connected to a different body system. The… Continue reading Can a UTI Affect Your Period?
Victoria Fanslau Jun. 16, 2022
How to Get Antibiotics for UTIs Without Seeing a Doctor?
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common infections, especially for women. Antibiotics are the standard treatment for UTIs and are typically obtained through a doctor, but various factors can make someone unable to visit their doctor, including transportation issues or being away on vacation. Whatever the reason for not being able to… Continue reading How to Get Antibiotics for UTIs Without Seeing a Doctor?
Jessica Guht Mar. 15, 2022
How to Sleep With UTI Discomfort?
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are dreadful for everyone. They can happen at any time and can be very painful. They can be so painful and uncomfortable that you might have trouble sleeping if you have a UTI. One of the symptoms of a UTI is urinary frequency which could disturb your sleep several times throughout… Continue reading How to Sleep With UTI Discomfort?
Emily Maeve Milord Mar. 15, 2022
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