Sometimes the symptoms of a UTI can be similar to other conditions, for example:
- A sexually transmitted infection, eg. Chlamydia
- Diabetes (passing larger amounts of urine than normal & excessive thirst)
- Kidney stones (spasms of pain in the back or groin)
- Thrush (itchy vulva, sometimes a discharge or odour)Recurrent UTI (3 or more UTIs in 1 year).
A kidney infection is more serious than an uncomplicated UTI, and may present with fever/chills, flu-like-symptoms, tummy pain, back pain.
And anyone experiencing 3 or more UTIs in a 12 month period, will need to have further tests, as it may indicate an underlying cause.
If you’re worried about any of the above issues, it is best to see a doctor in person.
