Urinary Tract Infection

Pungent, clouded, or painful urine could indicate a urinary tract infection (UTI), which can lead to kidney complications without treatment. Brandon O’Connor, MD, and the team at O’Connor Medical Urgent Care in Port Jervis, New York, treat UTIs with antibiotics after careful evaluation. Walk-in visits are available so you can get the treatment you need in a swift manner. Call the office, book an appointment online, or walk in for an evaluation today.

What is a urinary tract infection?

A urinary tract infection (UTI) happens when bacteria makes its way into your urinary tract, which extends from your kidneys to your urethra. Many of these infections start in the urethra because it has an opening to the outside world that can potentially allow bacteria inside. 

UTIs can affect anyone, but they’re more common in women than men because of how their anatomy is situated. Women’s urinary tracts are shorter and the openings are closer to the anus, which is a hotbed for bacteria. 

A UTI can travel upward from the urethra to infect your bladder or kidneys. A kidney infection can be severe or even life-threatening, so you should seek medical attention immediately if you notice UTI symptoms. 

What are the symptoms of a urinary tract infection?

UTI symptoms can range from mild to severe and tend to get worse (and higher up) as the infection spreads upward in the urinary tract. The infected portion of the urinary tract becomes red, inflamed, and irritable, leading to symptoms like:

• Pain or burning with urination
• Pain or pressure in your pelvis
• Cloudy urine
• Odorous urine
• Blood in your urine
• Pain in your side or abdomen
• Frequent urge to urinate

You should come to O’Connor Medical Urgent Care right away if you experience severe UTI symptoms or additional signs of infection like fever, vomiting, or low back pain. O’Connor Medical Urgent Care offers walk-in appointments to minimize your time waiting to get the care you need. 

How are urinary tract infections treated?

The O’Connor Medical Urgent Care team provides professional treatment to alleviate your urinary tract infection and its symptoms. Most UTIs are bacterial, which means taking antibiotics is the main strategy for treating them. 

To make sure you clear the entire infection, you must complete your entire round of antibiotics, even if you start feeling better while you still have a few doses left. 

If you have a history of UTIs, or get them frequently, the team may recommend additional treatment or close monitoring so you can avoid complications like kidney infections. 

If you have symptoms of a UTI, call O’Connor Medical Urgent Care, book an appointment online, or walk in right away for the testing and treatment you need.