10 Urinary Tract Infection Symptoms
Symptom #7: Abdominal Discomfort
Some patients with a UTI may experience lower abdominal discomfort that may involve the back or sides. They may also feel a sensation of pressure which suggests the involvement of the bladder. Discomfort that radiates to the back may mean that the infection has spread upward to the kidneys. Older patients may also experience pain and cramping around the pelvic and bladder.
Since these symptoms are vague and nonspecific, many dismiss the symptoms for a normal tummy ache. The abdominal discomfort in a UTI is usually persistent despite changes in position. A UTI that causes discomfort and pain of the abdomen or back is usually associated with fever, chills, nausea, and vomiting.
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