Urinary tract infection
| Urinary tract infection | |
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| Term | Urinary tract infection |
| Short definition | urinary tract infection - (pronounced) (YOOR-ih-NAYR-ee trakt in-FEK-shun) condition in which bacteria invade and grow in the urinary tract (kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra). Most UTIs occur in the bladder or urethra. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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urinary tract infection - (pronounced) (YOOR-ih-NAYR-ee trakt in-FEK-shun) condition in which bacteria invade and grow in the urinary tract (kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra). Most UTIs occur in the bladder or urethra. Signs and symptoms may include pain or burning when urinating, cloudy or foul-smelling urine, blood in the urine, frequent or immediate urination, back or lower abdominal pain, fever, chills, and tiredness. Certain medical conditions, such as diabetes, hormonal changes, kidney stones, an enlarged prostate, or a spinal cord injury can increase the risk of a UTI. Other risk factors include radiation therapy or pelvic surgery, taking certain types of medications (such as medicines for cancer), or using a catheter to empty your bladder. Urinary tract infections are common, especially in women. Also called UTI
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