Infections of the urinary tract may occur with or without symptoms. When symptoms do occur, they may include the following:

a. Lower urinary tract infections (cystitis, urethritis).

(1) Dysuria.

(2) Hematuria.

(3) Frequency.

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(4) Urgency.

(5) Nocturia.

(6) Bacteria/pus in urine.

(7) Back pain.

(8) Sensation of “bearing down” or spasm in suprapubic region.

(9) Urethral discharge (urethritis).

b. Upper urinary tract infections (pyelonephritis).

(1) All the symptoms of a lower UTI, plus:

(2) Flank pain.

(3) Fever.

(4) Chills.