A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection in any part of your urinary system i.e. kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Most infections involve the lower urinary tract — the bladder and the urethra.
Women are at greater risk of developing a UTI than are men. Urinary tract infections don’t always cause signs and symptoms, but when they do they may include,
A burning sensation when urinating, Passing frequent small amounts of urine, Urine that appears cloudy, Urine that appears red, bright pink or cola-colored — a sign of blood in the urine, Strong-smelling urine, Pelvic pain, in women — especially in the center of the pelvis and around the area of the pubic bone, UTIs may be overlooked or mistaken for other conditions in older adults.
