I think I might have a UTI? Could someone help me out here, please?

Question

I have had a Urinary Tract Infection 2 or 3 times before (mind you, I'm almost 15), but I've never known it before I went to the doctor for something else and I had to do a urine sample. So that's why I'm not sure if I have one now or not. Anyway, for the past 2 or 3 days I have pain when I urinate, but the pain is awful immediately after. The pain is near my lower pelvis, and I mean the pain is BAD, where I have to just stand still and walk carefully because it hurts so bad. Does this just happen sometimes, could it be because I should be starting my period soon? Or should I go to a doctor? Thank you so much for your help!

Answer 1

That definitely sounds like a UTI but you need to get a urinalysis to know for sure. Get to see your doctor as soon as possible. The popular Over The Counter treatments for these infections rarely work once you get to the point where you are having dysuria (painful urination) and pelvic pain. Good luck!

Answer 2

Symptoms of UTI or bladder infection are not easy to miss and include a strong urge to urinate that cannot be delayed which is followed by a sharp pain or burning sensation in the urethra when the urine is released. Most often very little urine is released and the urine that is released may be tinged with blood. The urge to urinate recurs quickly and soreness may occur in the lower abdomen, back, or sides.

This cycle may repeat itself frequently during the day or night--most people urinate about six times a day, when the need to urinate occurs more often a bladder infection should be suspected.

When bacteria enters the ureters and spread to the kidneys, symptoms such as back pain, chills, fever, nausea, and vomiting may occur, as well as the previous symptoms of lower urinary tract infection.

Proper diagnosis is vital since these symptoms can also be caused by other problems such as infections of the vagina or vulva. Only your physician can make the distinction and make a correct diagnosis.

These are the typical symptoms of urinary tract infections:

Burning
The usual way for a urinary tract infection to announce itself is with a strong burning sensation (dysuria) during urination.

Frequency
Typically, people who have a urinary tract infection find that they want to urinate more often than usual, but only a small amount of urine comes out each time. Health care professionals call this frequent need to urinate "frequency."

Urgency
Besides wanting to urinate often, people may feel each time the strong need to urinate immediately. That need is called "urgency."

Pain and muscle spasms
Some women who have urinary tract infections do not feel a burning sensation when they urinate. Instead, they feel pain and muscle spasms in the genital region either while they are urinating or immediately afterward.

Pressure over the pubic bone
Almost every woman who has a urinary tract infection feels pressure or discomfort in the up-and-down center (midline) of the abdomen just above the pubic bone. Pain or pressure in that place is called suprapubic pain or pressure.

Back pain
Back pain during a urinary tract infection is an important clue to tell the health care professional. That combination of symptoms can mean a kidney infection (pyelonephritis).

Chills and fever
People who have a simple infection of the lower urinary tract usually do not have chills and fever. Having chills and fever suggests a more serious infection, such as a kidney infection (pyelonephritis) or bacteremia, in which bacteria from an infection have entered the bloodstream and are circulating through the body with the blood.

Answer 3

Go to the doctor and talk about this. Others have answered most of what I would say about UTI's bladder infections and cranberry juice, but the fact that you have had it several times before indicates some sort of a problem. Mention the fact that you have had it before to the doctor and make sure that it is treated.
Another thing is to watch is what you put in the bath. Bubble bath and bath beads are known to be a "cause" of UTI's. When people stop using them, they dont get infections any more!

Answer 4

It could be your period, but if it is UTI try drinking lots of water and cranberry juice for a week or so. (It doesn't have to be straight cranberry it can also be cranberry apple or any of the other cranberry combinations). If this doesn't help go to a doctor.

Answer 5

Go to the Doctor.