Overview
Incidence
Risk Factors
elderly
men
women
Symptoms
severe infection
Evaluation
clean catch urine
similar conditions
Treatment
antibiotics
pregnancy
questions for doctor
specialist
Home Care
pain and fever adults
pain and fever children
warning signs
Prevention
Outlook
Complications
Underlying Cause
Anatomy
Bladder Infection Symptoms
Common symptoms of a bladder infection in adults include:
- Abdominal pain:
- Abdominal tenderness:
- Pelvic pain
- Back pain:
- Bladder fullness
- Pain during urination
- Blood in the urine:
- Increased urge to urinate
- Increased frequency of urination
- Increased urination at night
- Malaise
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Common symptoms of bladder infection in younger children:
- Urinary incontinence:
- Increased frequency of urination
- Fever
- Loss of bladder control
- Loss of appetite
- Malaise
Common symptoms of bladder infection in infants:
Bladder Infection Severe Infection
Symptoms of a serious bladder infection include:
- Repeated vomiting
- Severe weakness or fatigue
- Fever over 103 degrees F (39.4 C)
- Shaking chills
- Worsening abdominal pain:
- Worsening back pain
- Worsening flank pain
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Last Updated: Jan 24, 2011 References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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