Urinary tract infections are more common in women.

• A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection in any part of your urinary system  your kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Most infections involve the lower urinary tract  the bladder and the urethra.
• Women are at greater risk of developing a UTI than are men. Infection limited to your bladder can be painful and annoying. However, serious consequences can occur if a UTI spreads to your kidneys.
• Doctors typically treat urinary tract infections with antibiotics. But you can take steps to reduce your chances of getting a UTI in the first place.
• A bladder infection may cause pelvic pain, increased urge to urinate, pain with urination and blood in the urine. A kidney infection may cause back pain, nausea, vomiting and fever.
  Common treatment is with antibiotics.
• A bladder infection may cause pelvic pain, increased urge to urinate, pain with urination and blood in the urine. A kidney infection may cause back pain, nausea, vomiting and fever.
             Pain areas: In the bladder, groin, lower abdomen, or pelvis
             Pain circumstances: Can occur during urination or during sexual intercourse
            Urinary: Foul smelling urine, frequent urination, bladder spasm, cloudy urine, dark urine, persistent urge to urinate, sense of incomplete bladder emptying, or blood in urine
             Whole body: Fatigue, fever, or malaise
            Also common: Cramping or vaginal irritation