Urinary Tract Infections - Symptoms

The signs and symptoms depend upon the area of involvement in the urinary system, that is, kidney, bladder and/or urethra.

If the kidneys are involved, there may be:

• pain along the sides (flanks) and lower back
• nausea and vomiting
• fever with chills (shivering)

If the bladder is involved, there may be:

• constant urge to urinate
• urinary incontinence
• burning sensation while passing urine
• blood in urine

If the urethra is involved, there may be severe burning pains while passing urine.