Question 1

is it possible to have a urinary tract infection without burning?

Accepted Answer

UTI: Yes. One need not have burning on urination although that is very common., .

Question 2

can you have a urinary tract infection with no burning?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Particularly if this is upper tract uti, but either way it is possible.  If you suspect you have this, see a doctor.  Hope this turns out to be nothing serious.  Get better.

Question 3

had a urinary tract infection, took medicine for that. now i keep having burning what is  causing that? what is causing the discomfort?

Accepted Answer

Continued : Continued burning could mean that your infection did not clear up from the antibiotic, or it could be that you have another type of infection or a yeast infection.  You should be re-evaluated by your doctor.  If you get pain, vomiting, or fever then you will need an emergency evaluation.

Question 4

hi dr okay so the other day my bf fingered me and now i got burning sensation to urinate did he give me a urinary tract infection from fingering deep?

Accepted Answer

May be: Fingering may or may not be related to the symptoms. It is important for you so see your doctor and get proper testing and treatment for the infection.

Question 5

i have a burning sensation when i urinate and thinks its urinary tract infection. what can i use to medicate myself?

Accepted Answer

Med eval: If your symptoms are in fact due to an urinary tract infection, then medical assessment is necessary because the main treatment is antibiotics.

Question 6

what are the typical bladder infection symptoms? i think i have a bladder infection, but i'm not sure. what are some of the symptoms?  is it the same as a urinary tract infection?

Accepted Answer

Urinary : Urinary tract infection (UTI) and bladder infection are the same. Symptoms include burning or stinging with urination, increased urinary frequency, difficulty starting the urine stream, and blood or discolored/smelly urine.  Progressing signs to a kidney infection include fevers, chills, and low back pain.  You should seek medical attention if you think you might have a uti, to be appropriately treated.

Question 7

how do a bladder infection and a urinary tract infection differ?

Accepted Answer

UTI: "uti" includes all types of infections in the urinary tract.  Cystitis is specifically a term describing inflammation of the bladder. Most often cystitis, although quit irritating, does not cause systemic symptoms such as fever, body aches etc.   Pyelonephritis (also a uti) on the other hand is an infection of the kidney causing significant systemic  symptoms.

Question 8

is there any difference between bladder infection and a urinary tract infection?

Accepted Answer

See below: Urinary tract infection is a general term including upper tract infection (pyelonephritis-infection of kidney) and lower tract infection (cystitis-bladder infection).  However, the term UTI has been misused indicating more upper tract infection.

Question 9

how do you tell the difference between a bladder infection and a urinary tract infection?

Accepted Answer

Terminology: A bladder infection is a type of urinary tract infection.

Question 10

what is the difference between a bladder infection and uti? is a bladder infection the same as a urinary tract infection?

Accepted Answer

Yes, : Yes, these are two terms for the same thing.  Uti(urinary tract infection) is the medical term, while bladder infection is the lay term.

Both refer to a bacterial infection of  the urinary system that is characterized by some of the follwoing: urinary frequency, burning, hesitancy, cramping, and with ascending infection to the kidney with fevers/chills, sweats and back pain.

Uti's need to be treated with antibiotics, so you should call your doctor if you suspect one.  Cranberry juice has been shown to help fight certain types of uti.

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