What Causes Symptoms of a Urinary Tract Infection?

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) cause some uncomfortable and irritating symptoms:

• Frequent urination

• Painful urination

• Not a lot of urine comes out when you go

• Abdominal pain

• Cloudy, bloody, and/or foul-smelling urine

In this video, learn what causes UTI symptoms, according to Preeti Parikh, MD, Executive Medical Director at GoodRx.

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Lauren Smith, MA

Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.

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Sanjai Sinha, MD

Sanjai Sinha, MD, is a board-certified physician with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in internal medicine.

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