What is urinary tract infection?
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection located in any part of the urinary system. This included the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Although most UTIs are caused by bacteria they can also be caused by mycobacterium, fungi, viruses and parasites. Treatment is determined by the cause.
How do members experience urinary tract infection?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with urinary tract infection*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for urinary tract infection*
*Data from patients with urinary tract infection, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Compare treatments taken by people with urinary tract infection*
*Data from patients with urinary tract infection, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Who has urinary tract infection on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 31 | |
| 20s | 81 | |
| 30s | 132 | |
| 40s | 180 | |
| 50s | 231 | |
| 60s | 245 | |
| 70+ | 256 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 173 | |
| Female | 948 |
Talk to people with urinary tract infection
1,230
1K+
members say they have this condition