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UTI Specialist

Rapid Response Urgent Care

Family Practice and Urgent Care located in Pearland, TX

Urinary tract infections are a common infection in women, though men can suffer from these irritating and potentially damaging infections as well. Left untreated, urinary tract infections can spread to your kidneys, so it’s wise to seek treatment as soon as possible. At Rapid Response Urgent Care in Pearland, Texas, Dr. Daniel Obi-Ofodile can diagnose and provide treatment for your infection quickly and with little wait, granting you a fast recovery. If you’re suffering from a urinary tract infection, call to schedule a consultation or pay a visit today.

UTI Q & A

What is a urinary tract infection?

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are bacterial infections that occur in the urinary tract system. Your urethra, bladder, or ureters are commonly affected by a UTI. UTIs are common but require medical treatment nonetheless.

What causes a urinary tract infection?

Though your urinary tract naturally keeps out bacterial invaders, bacteria can sometimes sneak through. The result is a urinary tract infection. Generally, there are a few specific risk factors that increase your chances of developing this infection:

You’re a woman

Women have shorter urethras than men, meaning bacteria have less distance to travel before reaching the bladder. A woman’s urethra is also closer to her anus than a man’s urethra, increasing the chances of gastrointestinal bacteria spreading.

Menopause

The lower estrogen associated with menopause can leave you more susceptible to UTIs.

Sexual activity

Sexual intercourse for both men and women increases the risk of obtaining a UTI.

Certain birth control

A higher rate of UTIs has been associated with the use of spermicides and the diaphragm.

Some less common causes of UTIs include the use of a catheter, blockages in the urinary tract, urinary tract abnormalities, and a suppressed immune system.

What are the symptoms of a urinary tract infection?

It’s possible for UTIs to exhibit little or no symptoms, but you’re likely to experience a few telltale symptoms if you’re wrestling with a UTI, including:

  • A burning sensation during urination
  • Urine that appears cloudy
  • Discolored urine, such as red or pink urine
  • Strong smelling urine
  • A need to urinate frequently
  • Pelvic pain

Some medical conditions can cause similar symptoms, so it’s important to seek help if you exhibit any of the above symptoms.

How are urinary tract infections treated?

For most UTIs, Dr. Obi-Ofodile will provide antibiotics as your first round of treatment. Many UTIs clear up within days of antibiotic treatment.

If you’re experiencing a particularly severe UTI, Dr. Obi-Ofodile might deliver a round of antibiotics intravenously at the office. This treatment method acts faster and is more potent than oral medications.

If you regularly suffer from UTIs, let Rapid Response Urgent Care at Pearland, Texas, be your first line of defense. Call to schedule a consultation or drop by the office today.