Urinary tract infections are easy to distinguish because they cause a strong, persistent urge to urinate. Pain or burning during urination is also a symptom of UTIs. The infection can happen anywhere in the urinary tract, including the bladder, urethra, or kidney. UTIs residing in the kidneys usually cause a fever, chills, nausea, and back or side pain. It is essential to visit a medical provider as soon as one develops symptoms because untreated UTIs can rarely lead to permanent kidney damage.

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