Introduction

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common infections that can affect the bladder, the kidneys and the tubes connected to them.

Anyone can get them, but they're particularly common in women. Some women experience them regularly (called recurrent UTIs).

UTIs can be painful and uncomfortable, but usually pass within a few days and can be easily treated with Penicillin .

This page is about UTIs in adults. There is a separate article about UTIs in children .

This page covers:

Symptoms

When to get medical advice

Treatment

Causes

Prevention

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Medically Reviewed by a doctor on 25 Nov 2016