Urinary Tract Infection Basics If you've ever had a urinary
tract infection (UTI), you know the symptoms well. There's that
persistent need to urinate — even if you just went moments ago.
And when you do urinate, you feel pain or a burning sensation.
In some cases, you may experience cramps, a low-grade fever, and
fatigue. When Urinary Tract Infections Keep Coming Back
Sometimes, urinary tract infections recur, or happen again. Find
out why this happens and how recurrent infections are treated. 9
Myths and Facts About Urinary Tract Infections Urinary tract
infections are among the most common types of infections, so
it's no surprise that there are misconceptions about them. The
Link Between UTIs and Sex A urinary tract infection (UTI) can
strike anyone — even babies. But adult women tend to get UTIs
and the accompanying uncomfortable UTI symptoms — like painful
urination, lower abdominal cramping, and low back pain — more
than anyone else. UTI Risk Factors If you are a woman, you are
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