What Are Urinary Tract Infections?
Struggling with the discomfort of a urinary tract infection (UTI) can be overwhelming, but at UMG Urgent Care in Columbia, MD, you'll find compassionate care and effective solutions to help you feel better quickly. A urinary tract infection is an infection in any part of your urinary system, which can include the bladder, urethra, ureters, or kidneys. Most often, UTIs affect the lower urinary tract — the bladder and urethra. UTIs usually involve bacteria entering the urinary system and starting to multiply. These bacteria generally come from outside the body and can travel into the urinary tract, causing an infection. UTIs, like bladder infections, are most common among women. However, men can also experience urinary tract infections, especially as they age. While some urinary tract infections can sometimes go away on their own, it's always a good idea to seek treatment to avoid complications or worsening symptoms. Untreated, complicated UTIs can potentially become life-threatening, especially if the infection spreads to the kidneys or bloodstream. Contact our Columbia, MD team today so we can help you feel better quickly and prevent future urine infections.
How Are Urinary Tract Infections Treated?
Effective treatment for a urinary tract infection starts with a proper diagnosis, often involving a urine sample to conduct a urine culture, which helps identify the type of bacteria causing the infection. At UMG Urgent Care, we provide accurate testing and personalized urinary tract infection treatments. In most cases, antibiotics for UTIs are prescribed, and the specific antibiotic treatment will depend on whether it is a complicated UTI or uncomplicated UTI and on your medical history. It's crucial to complete the entire course of antibiotics to cure a UTI effectively and avoid resistance. Additional recommendations to help treat a UTI include drinking plenty of water to flush out bacteria and strengthen the immune system, as well as over-the-counter options for symptom relief. Without antibiotics, how long urinary tract infections last can vary, potentially leading to more severe issues, like kidney infections. Certain risk factors, such as frequent sexual activity or a weakened immune system, can lead to recurrent UTIs, but our team can guide you on what to take for urinary tract infection relief and prevention.
What Are the Symptoms of Urinary Tract Infections?
Recognizing urinary tract infection symptoms can help you seek treatment earlier at UMG Urgent Care in Columbia, MD, which means faster relief and a lower chance of complications. Some of the most common symptoms include:
- A strong, persistent urge to urinate
- A burning feeling during urination
- Passing small amounts of urine frequently
- Cloudy or strong-smelling urine
- Pink, red, or brown urine, indicating possible blood in the urine
- Pain or pressure in the lower abdomen or back
In some cases, urinary tract infections can cause general feelings of fatigue or fever. If a urinary tract infection spreads to the kidneys, it can cause more severe symptoms, like high fever, chills, nausea, and pain in the side or back. If you experience any of these symptoms, it's important to get medical help right away.
UMG Urgent Care Reviews
This is a brand new facility, and everything is spotless. Bianca, the receptionist, and nurse assistant is courteous and very helpful. I was taken care of right away. Bianca checked my vitals, and cleaned the cut I had on my finger. She also gave me a tetanus shot that was totally pain free! I was amazed!Then I saw Stephanie, the nurse practitioner. She is also very nice and calm. She explained well to me what to do to care for my cut. She was very reassuring. She took really good care of my wound. This was a very good experience!
The staff is so welcoming! Super patient and kind! Quick and efficient but take care of your needs!So thankful for this team being so close to where I live 🫶🏼
I usually dread going to urgent care due to long waits and so-so service, but this place completely changed my expectations!I visited today for something I thought was urgent and was pleasantly surprised by how smooth and professional everything was. From the check-in with Bianca to the care I received from Dr. Stephanie, everyone was courteous, thorough, and truly caring. This is not your typical urgent care — it’s a gem. I’m so glad I found it and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to anyone looking for top-notch care and a kind, efficient team.
Brought my daughter here on a Sunday after a harrowing experience Friday at an ENT office in Laurel. Someone described the facility as more like a spa than an urgent care and I agree!! Even better, the staff is incredible. We were greeted professionally and checked in promptly by Odette. She was friendly and efficient. Dr. Wurapa helps Dr. Stephanie Arsenault on weekend and he was nothing short of incredible. He put my already-anxious daughter at immediate ease, discussing colleges and her future plans. He walked us through each step of the treatment and made sure she was comfortable along the way. Even though it isn’t as close as many others, I will return here any and every time we have an urgent care need. They also have a dentist office and PT on staff. The facility is maintained impeccably. Highly recommend!!Thanks to UMG for making this stressful weekend a distant memory!!
My wife had dizziness and nausea all day and they gave her a shot and she felt better immediately. Very nice, caring staff and nice clean facilities. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!
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Free Yourself from Discomfort
Our team at UMG Urgent Care provides effective, compassionate care for urinary tract infections. Our experienced providers will make sure you receive the treatment you need, from proper testing with a urine test to the right antibiotics. Don't wait and suffer through the pain — come see us today at our Columbia, MD practice and start feeling better. We're here to help you get back to living your life, free from the discomfort of a urinary tract infection.