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EXPERIENCING UTI SYMPTOMS?
Consult an online doctor anytime and get immediate treatment. No urine test, appointment, or insurance necessary.
HOW IT WORKS
Step 1: Answer health questions from any device.
Step 2: Our medical providers review your consultation and send medicine within 2 hours.
Step 3: Pick up antibiotics at your local pharmacy.
Note: Consultation fee of $39.99 covers doctor's charge only. You must still pay your pharmacy for the antibiotics.
URINARY TRACT INFECTION (UTI)
Urinary tract infections (UTIs), also known as cystitis, are very common. Women are especially prone to UTIs because they have shorter urethras. This reduces the distance bacteria must travel to reach the bladder.
WHAT ARE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF A UTI?
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Burning feeling during urination
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Frequent urination or intense urge to urinate
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Pain or discomfort in the lower stomach or abdomen or lower back
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Cloudy, dark, bloody, or strange-smelling urine
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Other symptoms may include fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, fatigue or malaise
If you have strong clinical symptoms, like those listed above, urine sample testing may not be required.
IMPORTANT: If you’re experiencing a high fever, severe flank pain, or vomiting, you should visit a doctor in person for an evaluation.
CallOnDoc does not treat UTIs in pregnant patients or anyone with kidney disease or past bladder surgery.
TYPES OF URINARY TRACT INFECTION
Symptoms and signs of UTI infection vary depending on which part of your urinary tract is infected:
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Urethra (urethritis): Signs and symptoms can include burning with urination and discharge.
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Bladder (cystitis): Signs and symptoms can include frequent urination, pain with urination, discolored (bloody) urine, pelvic pressure, and lower abdominal discomfort.
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Kidneys (acute pyelonephritis): Signs and symptoms can include flank pain, high fever, shaking and chills, nausea, and vomiting; see a doctor in person if you’re experiencing these symptoms.
WHAT CAUSES A UTI?
UTI disease causes vary depending on the type. Bladder and urethra infections are the most common types, and they’re more common in women.
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Bladder UTIs are usually caused by Escherichia coli (E. coli), but other bacteria can also cause them. Sexual intercourse can cause a bladder UTI by pushing bacteria into the urethra. But you can get a bladder UTI even if you’re not sexually active. The short distance between the urethral opening to the bladder puts women at higher risk of bladder infections.
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Urethral UTIs can happen when bacteria from the anus travel to the urethra. They can also be caused by sexually transmitted infections, such as herpes, gonorrhea, and chlamydia.
HOW ARE UTIs TREATED?
Most UTI infections are treated with antibiotics. Which drug the doctor will prescribe depends on the type of UTI you have.
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Simple infections are treated with trimethoprim, cephalexin, and other antibiotics.
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Complicated UTIs and kidney infections may be treated with a group of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones, which include ciprofloxacin (Cipro), levofloxacin (Levaquin), and others.
The doctor may also prescribe a pain medication to numb your bladder and urethra. This can help relieve burning with urination.
Antibiotics are very effective, usually providing relief within a few days. It’s very important to take the full course of antibiotics your doctor prescribes, even if your symptoms improve.
Warning: We don't treat patients experiencing fever, chills, severe flank pain, vomiting. Also included are pregnancy, nursing mother, or patients with kidney disease or bladder disorders.
