There are two types of urinary tract infections (UTIs): a lower UTI and an upper UTI. In this video, learn the difference between them and why it’s so important to get treatment as soon as you notice symptoms of a UTI, according to Preeti Parikh, MD, Executive Medical Director at GoodRx.
Preeti Parikh, MD is the Executive Medical Director at GoodRx and served as the Chief Medical Officer of HealthiNation.
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National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. (2017). Definition & facts of bladder infection in adults.
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Lauren Smith, MALauren 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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