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One in five women will develop a UTI during her life. But what are UTIs? and what causes this type of infection?...
Why are women more at risk of developing UTI than men? Read here for more on what causes urinary tract infections and what puts you at risk of UTI....
A UTI can affect the bladder, kidney, ureters and/or the urethra. Learn which symptoms indicate urinary tract infection, complications and when to seek help....
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Q: UTI or something else?
asked by: DoctorQuestion on October 26th, 2006
I am having symtoms of abdominal pain, pressure, and diarrea, clouded urin, extended periods of 11 days or more, I had a UTI that I thought I had taken care of. could I still have it or is this something else going on? Can you help?


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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD
replied on November 27th, 2006
Urinary & Bladder Disorders Answer A1740
The symptoms that you’ve mentioned (abdominal pain, pressure, and diarrhea, clouded urine, extended periods of 11 days or more) are not typical for a urinary tract infection (UTI). UTIs usually manifest with frequent and painful urination. Pain in the lower abdomen and blood in the urine can be also present during a confirmed UTI.
Some of your symptoms (abdominal pain, pressure, and diarrhea) could be due to a gastrointestinal infection, for instance. You can consult your GP about these symptoms and request further diagnostics.
Prolonged periods (menorrhage) could be due to a disorder of the uterus (a myoma, for example). You can consult a gynecologist for more information and to request examinations for the diagnosis of this symptom.



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