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 ...

Once a UTI develops, “the most common and effective treatment is a course of antibiotics,” says Adair. The specific ...

NHS surgeon Dr Rajan warns that not all urinary infections are bacterial and antibiotics may not be necessary.

Almost all women who exhibited symptoms of a urinary tract infection, but had a negative urine culture, actually had an infection, a small Belgian study found. The authors said that dysuria, frequency ...

When you’re experiencing vaginal discomfort, there are two usual suspects: urinary tract infections (UTIs) and yeast infections. These common culprits share some similarities, like causing you to feel ...

Urine that’s unexpectedly bloody warrants a trip to the hospital or emergency room. Flu-like symptoms may also be a sign of severe infection, so it’s important to seek medical care. Prompt diagnosis ...

Lower urinary tract symptoms are common and occur for a variety of reasons, from physical obstructions to excessive caffeine consumption. Treatment will depend on what’s causing your symptoms.

Genital herpes can be associated with chronic recurrent urinary tract symptoms, such as dysuria, urgency, and frequency (Item 136-9). When these symptoms occur in the context of negative urine culture ...

Urinary tract infections rank among the most common bacterial infections, affecting millions of people each year. While many understand the basic causes and symptoms of UTIs, fewer recognize the ...