How Do I Know If I Have a Urinary Tract Infection?
A urinary tract infection (UTI) isn’t difficult to recognize: You’ll feel a pressing need to empty your bladder every few minutes, though little or no urine may come out, and you’ll feel a burning sensation when you do urinate. You may also have discomfort in your lower back or just above your pubic bone or pain during sex. Like any infection, it can make you feel feverish, shaky, and drained. About 50 percent of women will get a UTI at some point in their lives; for some, the problem becomes chronic. Men rarely get them.
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