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.