What is a UTI?
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a bacterial infection that affects any part of the urinary tract, including the bladder, kidneys, ureters, and urethra. UTIs are the most common type of bacterial infection in the body and can cause symptoms like pain, burning, and frequent urination.
What Are the Symptoms of a UTI?
Common symptoms of a UTI include a strong and persistent urge to urinate, pain or burning during urination, cloudy or bloody urine, and a strong smell coming from the urine.
What Color is Your Urine When You Have a UTI?
When a person has a UTI, their urine may appear cloudy, dark, or reddish due to the presence of bacteria, blood, or pus in the urine. It may also have a strong odor. In some cases, the urine may be a different color than usual, such as yellow or green.