Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

Dysuria (burning with urination), frequency, urgency, cloudy or foul-smelling urine, hematuria, suprapubic pain, fever (if pyelonephritis)

Bacterial infection (usually E. coli), sexual activity, catheter use, urinary retention, anatomical abnormalities, diabetes

Antibiotics, increased fluid intake, urinary analgesics (phenazopyridine), treat underlying cause, prevent recurrence

Encourage fluids, teach proper perineal hygiene, collect clean catch urine specimen, monitor for signs of upper UTI, educate on prevention

Source: NHS Scotland. For educational purposes only.