A urinary tract infection (UTI) can occur in any part of the urinary system, including the bladder, urethra, kidneys, and ureters. Most UTIs affect the lower urinary tract, specifically the bladder and urethra. Common symptoms of a bladder infection include frequent urination, a strong urge to urinate, pain or burning during urination (dysuria), bladder discomfort, and sometimes blood (hematuria) or pus (pyuria) in the urine. Kidney infections (pyelonephritis) can cause fever, chills, nausea, mid-back pain, and, if left untreated, may lead to a serious bloodstream infection (urosepsis). Women are more likely to develop UTIs than men. These infections are typically caused by bacteria from the digestive tract, such as Escherichia coli (E. coli), Klebsiella, and Proteus species.
UTIs generally respond to repeated dosing of the correct homeopathic remedy (simillimum) supported by natural antibacterial herbal remedies, probiotics, and genital hygiene. Short courses of conventional antibiotics may sometimes be necessary, especially if there is an anatomical abnormality of the genitourinary tract, or the presence of a urinary catheter.