what are the signs of a urinary tract infection in a female?
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['A strong, persistent urge to urinate.', '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.']
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['Female anatomy. A woman has a shorter urethra than a man does, which shortens the distance that bacteria must travel to reach the bladder.', "Sexual activity. Sexually active women tend to have more UTIs than do women who aren't sexually active. ... ", 'Certain types of birth control. ... ', 'Menopause.']
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['Urine that appears cloudy.', 'Bloody urine.', 'Strong or foul-smelling urine odor.', 'Frequent or urgent need to urinate.', 'Pain or burning with urination.', 'Pressure in the lower pelvis.']
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UTIs happen when bacteria or something else infects parts of your urinary system, which includes your bladder, urethra and kidneys. Besides frequent urination, signs of a UTI include a burning feeling when you pee, discolored urine and constantly feeling like you have to pee (even after peeing).
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Here are some signs of a UTI: Pain, burning, or a stinging feeling when urinating. Urinating often or feeling an urgent need to urinate, even without passing urine. Foul-smelling urine that may look cloudy or have blood in it.
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['You may be experiencing an urgency to go to the bathroom or urinate more frequently.', 'You may have pain, or experience a burning sensation, when you urinate. ... ', 'You may not be urinating very often. ... ', 'Your urine may look cloudy, or have blood in it.', 'Your urine may have a strong smell or odor.']
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['a need to urinate on a more frequent basis.', 'sudden urges to urinate.', 'a burning sensation when passing urine.']
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['back pain.', 'blood in the urine.', 'cloudy or discolored urine.', 'difficulty passing urine.', 'fever.', 'leaking between toilet visits.', 'pain when urinating.', 'strong-smelling urine.']
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['A burning sensation when urinating.', "A strong urge to urinate often, usually passing only small amounts of urine at a time. (And sometimes experiencing bladder leakage when you're unable to make it to a toilet in time.)", 'Cloudy and/or strong smelling urine.', 'Pelvic pain.', 'Blood in the urine.']
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['Urinary tract infection (UTI)', 'Kidney stones.', 'Urinary incontinence (unable to control urine)', 'Small urine volume during voiding.', 'Urinary frequency and urgency.', 'Dribbling urine.', 'Loss of feeling that the bladder is full.']
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A urinary tract infection (UTI) should not be taken lightly as it can have serious consequences like premature labour or underweight baby. Bright yellow-coloured urine, an increase in the frequency of urination, pain in the lower abdomen or blood in the urine are all signs of a urinary tract infection.
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['Kidney or bladder stones.', 'Bacteria entering the urethra — the tube that carries urine from your body — during intercourse.', 'Changes in estrogen levels during menopause.', 'Abnormal urinary tract shape or function.', 'An inherited risk of developing bladder infections (genetic predisposition)']
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Not everyone with a UTI has symptoms, but most people have at least one. Symptons may include a frequent urge to urinate and a painful, burning feeling in the area of the bladder or urethra during urination. It is not unusual to feel bad all over—tired, shaky, washed out—and to feel pain even when not urinating.
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['pain or burning when urinating.', 'cloudy or bloody urine.', 'urinating more often than usual, which is called “frequency”', 'foul-smelling urine.', 'a frequent sensation of having to urinate, which is called “urgency”', 'cramping or pressure in the lower abdomen or lower back.']
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['Pink, red or brown urine.', 'Cloudy or foul-smelling urine.', 'A persistent need to urinate, urinating more often than usual or urinating in small amounts.', 'Nausea and vomiting.', 'Fever and chills if an infection is present.']
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Symptoms of UTI include frequent or painful urination, wetting during the day or night, leaking or dribbling, and foul-smelling urine. Fever, stomach aches in the lower abdomen, and vomiting​ may also be present. If your child develops symptoms of a UTI, call the doctor to schedule an appointment as soon as possible.
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['frequent urination, especially at night.', 'change in urine volume.', 'decreased need to urinate.', 'a burning sensation during urination.', 'brown or red urine that appears foamy.', 'pain, especially in the area near the kidneys (flank region)', 'muscle cramps.', 'numbness in the hands and feet.']