If you have bladder symptoms, it is likely that the doctor will ask you to do a urine sample, so that they can check for the presence of bacteria or blood in the urine. They will also examine you & discuss your symptoms with you in order to diagnose your condition. Once you have a diagnosis, the GP will discuss treatment options with you. If you need a prescription, this will be included in the cost of your consultation.
Symptoms
Even though most UTIs are not serious, the symptoms can feel quite severe. The most common symptoms of a urinary tract infection include:
- Pain with urination (a burning, searing, or sharp pain)
- Constant pain or burning sensation in the urethra
- Increased urinary frequency & urgency (needing to go very suddenly)
- Lower abdominal pain
- Recurrent UTI (having repeated instances of UTI symptoms)
- Fever
It is important that you see a doctor if you have these symptoms, particularly if they are accompanied by a fever (body temperature of higher than 37 degrees Celsius), if you are pregnant, or diabetic. It is rare to have complications from a UTI, but they do need to be treated in order to prevent the infection from spreading to the kidneys or into the blood.
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