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Intermittent Self-Catheterization (Female)

Section 8: Urinary tract infections

In this section, you’ll learn:

  • The symptoms of a urinary tract infection.
  • How to avoid a urinary tract infection.

Symptoms of a urinary tract infection

If you notice any of these symptoms, you may have a urinary tract infection. Call your healthcare provider to have your urine tested. You may need a prescription for antibiotics depending on your symptoms and the result of this test. Learn about urine testing and when to treat a urinary tract infection.

  • burning feeling when you void (pee)
  • pain when you void
  • a strong urge to void
  • voiding often
  • fever
  • nausea or throwing up
  • pain in your belly (abdomen)
  • low back pain
  • worse urine (pee) leakage than normal
  • blood in your urine