What is UTI?
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection located in any part of the urinary system. This included the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Although most UTIs are caused by bacertia they can also be caused by mycobacterium, fungi, viruses and parasites. Treatment is determined by the cause.
What do patients take to treat UTI and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Phenazopyridine
(AZO-Standard, AZO Products, AZO Standard Maximum Strength, Pyridium)
|
6 | ||
|
Cephalexin
(Cephalex, Keflex)
|
2 |
These charts show data from UTI patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has UTI at PatientsLikeMe?
- 164 patients have this condition
- 4 New patients joined this month
- 13 say UTI is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 92% | Females |
|---|---|
| 8% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 24 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 16 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 9 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 9 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 8 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 3 | |
| 70+ yrs | 1 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 82 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 10 |
These charts show data from UTI patients who have completed their condition history