Recognising and treating a urinary tract infection
A urinary tract infection is a common complaint, especially in women, causing a burning sensation and a frequent need to urinate. In many wellbeing services counties, an ordinary cystitis in an otherwise healthy woman who is not pregnant can be assessed online, but some situations always require a doctor.
You will need
- Online banking credentials or a mobile certificate for online services
- Contact details for your wellbeing services county's health centre
- Information about your medicines and allergies
Steps
Recognise the symptoms
Typical symptoms include a burning sensation when urinating, a frequent and urgent need to urinate and lower abdominal pain. Urine may be cloudy or smell bad.
Recognise more serious signs
Know who always needs a doctor
Use an online symptom assessment
Follow the treatment instructions
Drink and rest
Prevent recurrence
Monitor your recovery
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