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Burning urine, repeated infections, sudden urgency and leakage are common, especially in women, and are often treatable once the underlying cause is found. Repeated infections deserve a proper urological check rather than another course of antibiotics alone.
Symptom checklist
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- Recurrent urinary tract infection (UTI)
- Cystitis and pyelonephritis
- Overactive bladder
- Stress urinary incontinence
- Blood in the urine — evaluation
- Neurogenic bladder
Treatment options
Proper testing
Urine culture, ultrasound and, when needed, a camera check of the bladder to find the cause of repeated infection.
Targeted antibiotic treatment
Chosen by the culture result; prevention plans for recurrent infection.
Bladder training and medicines
For urgency and overactive bladder.
Pelvic floor rehabilitation
Exercises and guidance for stress incontinence.
Surgery for incontinence or obstruction
When simpler treatment does not help.
The right option depends on your examination and tests; not every option suits every patient.
Before & after care
Before treatment
- Give a urine sample for culture before starting antibiotics where possible
- Bring previous culture reports — they guide the right antibiotic
- Keep a 3-day bladder diary
After treatment
- Complete the full course of any antibiotic
- Drink enough water and do not hold urine for long
- Follow the prevention advice for recurrent infections
Seek urgent care if
- High fever, shivering and back pain
- Vomiting and unable to take medicines
- Infection during pregnancy
- Confusion or drowsiness in an elderly person with fever
Go to the nearest emergency department, or call 01337-443602.
Questions about urinary infection & bladder problems
How many urinary infections are "too many"?
Two or more infections in six months, or three in a year, should be investigated to find a cause rather than treated with antibiotics alone.
Is leaking urine a normal part of ageing?
No. Leakage is common but treatable with exercises, medicines or surgery depending on the type.