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Consequences for an Untreated Urinary Tract Infection

Consequences for an Untreated Urinary Tract Infection

Urinary Tract Infection written on chalkboard held up by a male doctorUrinary tract infections are uncomfortable, painful, and can pose serious risks to your health. With this is mind, it is important to get prompt medical help as soon as possible. At Highland Park Emergency Room, we diagnose and treat all kinds of medical issues, conditions, and emergencies. Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, need to be treated in order to avoid serious complications. One UTI can begin a chronic pattern that can lead to kidney failure and death.

Urinary Tract Infection Symptoms

Women are more prone to UTIs than men. Initially, a UTI infection presents itself with a burning sensation when you urinate. This is typically accompanied by an uncomfortable feeling of having to go, yet nothing comes out when you do. Other symptoms can include pain in the lower abdomen, fatigue, and cloudy or strange smelling urine. You need antibiotics to treat the condition quickly and to avoid a possible recurrence.

Possible Complications

Complications that can result from one or more UTIs involve your kidneys. An untreated UTI can lead to repeated infections. The UTI can also move up to the ureters, and moveyoung woman getting a kidney ultrasound to diagnose her urinary tract infection up to your kidneys.  If a woman has three or more UTIs, there is a greater risk of repeated infections. As a result, you can develop a chronic kidney infection called pyelonephritis. This can cause permanent kidney damage that can lead to kidney failure.

Getting Treatment for a Urinary Tract Infection

If you are experiencing any symptoms of a UTI and you live in Dallas or surrounding areas, visit Highland Park Emergency Room right away. We make it as easy as possible to get a diagnosis and treatment, as our facilities promise no wait and an onsite laboratory for fast test results. Treat your urinary tract infection before it gets worse and you begin to experience more serious complications. For more information on how we can help, contact us today.

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Unfortunately, at this time we are unable to accept Government Insurances, such as Medicare, Medicaid, and Tri-Care.

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