Signs and symptoms of urinary tract infection or bladder infection are not easy to miss. Only your physician can make the distinction and make a correct diagnosis.

Signs and symptoms of urinary tract infection include a strong urge to urinate that cannot be delayed which is followed by a sharp pain or burning sensation in the urethra when the urine is released.

When bacteria enters the ureters and spread to the kidneys, symptoms such as back pain, chills, fever, nausea, and vomiting may occur, as well as the previous signs and symptoms of urinary tract infection.

Proper diagnosis is vital since these signs and symptoms of urinary tract infection can also be caused by other problems such as infections of the vagina or vulva.

Most often very little urine is released and the urine that is released may be tinged with blood.

The urge to urinate recurs quickly and soreness may occur in the lower abdomen, back, or sides.

This cycle may repeat itself frequently during the day or night–most people urinate about six times a day, when the need to urinate occurs more often a bladder infection should be suspected.