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About UTI
Urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection of any part of the urinary system, including the bladder, urethra, kidneys and ureters. The most common type is cystitis, a bladder infection that can cause burning or stinging when urinating.
Although many people suffer from occasional UTIs – especially women – there are steps you can take to minimise your risk. However, if symptoms persist, you can visit your GP or take advantage of our UTI treatment service to get appropriate treatment.
Causes of urinary tract infections (UTI)
The most common cause of UTIs is bacteria that have entered the urinary system from another part of the body, such as the vagina or rectum. They can also be caused by women wiping from back to front after using the toilet and not cleaning themselves properly. Women are more likely to get UTIs than men because their shorter urethra makes it easier for bacteria to enter their urinary systems.
Things that increase the risk of bacteria getting into the bladder include:
Having sex
Pregnancy
Conditions that block the urinary tract – such as kidney stones
Conditions that make it difficult to fully empty the bladder – such as an enlarged prostate in men and constipation in children
Urinary catheters (a tube in your bladder used to drain urine)
Having a weakened immune system – for example, people with diabetes or people having chemotherapy
Not drinking enough fluids
Not keeping the genital area clean and dry
How this service works
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Follow the link in your booking confirmation email to fill out the patient questionnaire (at least 12 hours before your appointment)
One of our prescribers will review the completed questionnaire and contact you to discuss this
If appropriate, our prescribers will generate a prescription and send this to your local Midway Pharmacy or any other pharmacy of your choosing
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If you can’t find what you’re looking for, email our customer care team or chat with us.
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UTI Treatment - 100mg (6 capsules)
£25.50 per patient
If you have a fever or uncontrollable shivering, pain in the flank areas of the back, or vomiting, these are signs of a possible severe urine infection that should be checked urgently in person.
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Frequently asked questions
If you can’t find what you’re looking for, email our customer care team or chat with us.
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What are UTI symptoms?
Symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI) may include:
pain or a burning sensation when peeing (dysuria)
needing to pee more often than usual during the night (nocturia)
pee that looks cloudy, dark or has a strong smell
needing to pee suddenly or more urgently than usual
needing to pee more often than usual
blood in your pee
lower tummy pain or pain in your back, just under the ribs
a high temperature, or feeling hot and shivery
a very low temperature below 36C
Children with UTIs may also:
have a high temperature – your child is feeling hotter than usual if you touch their neck, back or tummy
appear generally unwell – babies and young children may be irritable and not feed or eat properly
wet the bed or wet themselves
be sick
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Why do I keep getting urinary tract infections?
Some people get cystitis often, which is known as recurrent cystitis. This is when you get more than one infection in six months.
The most common reasons for getting cystitis regularly, include the following:
not recovering properly from cystitis in the past
not emptying your bladder properly
having sex too soon after having cystitis
your immune function is not working properly
using some certain soaps, deodorants, wipes, talc, and bubble baths
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Is cystitis sexually transmitted?
Cystitis is not a sexually transmitted disease (STD), but having sex does increase the risk of a bladder infection in women.
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How to prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs)
There are some things you can try to help prevent a urinary tract infection (UTI) from happening or prevent it from returning.
Do
Don't
wipe from front to back
do not use scented soap
when you go to the toilet
do not hold your pee in if you feel the urge to go
keep the genital area clean and dry
do not rush when going for a pee – try to empty your bladder fully
drink plenty of fluids, particularly water – so that you regularly pee during the day and do not feel thirsty
do not wear tight synthetic underwear, such as nylon
wash the skin around the vagina with water before and after sex
do not drink lots of alcoholic drinks, as they may irritate your bladder
pee as soon as possible after sex
do not have lots of sugary food or drinks, as they may encourage bacteria to grow
promptly change nappies or incontinence pads if they are soiled
do not use condoms or a diaphragm or cap with spermicidal lube on them – try non-spermicidal lube or a different type of contraception
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Can men get a urinary tract infection?
Yes, men can get cystitis. However, cystitis is a lot more common in women as it is easier for bacteria to reach their bladder.
The symptoms of cystitis in men are similar to women and include the following:
needing to pee urgently and often
a burning sensation when you pee
bad smelling pee
blood in your pee
problems going to the toilet
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Are next-day appointments available?
Yes, you can get next-day appointments at all our branches. Contact our customer care team if you cannot find an available slot.
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Where is this service available?
This service is available in our branches, which are commutable from anywhere in Yorkshire, including Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, York, Huddersfield, Sheffield, Barnsley, Hull, Doncaster, Ripon, Harrogate, Dewsbury, Keighley and Scarborough.
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Next-day appointments are available at our branches.