UT – What?

Urinary Tract Infections are caused by bacteria entering the urinary tract, leading to an infection in the bladder, urethra, ureters (urine tubes) or kidneys. If untreated, UTIs can lead to kidney infection so early diagnosis is key.

How to know you have a UTI?

You won't always have symptoms from a UTI, but if you do they could be:

• 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
• Strong-smelling urine
• Pelvic pain, in women — especially in the center of the pelvis and around the area of the pubic bone

To be certain, try one of our at home testing kits for accurate results without an awkward conversation.