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How do you know if you have a bladder infection?

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on Oct 16, 2024.

Official Answer by Drugs.com

You may have a bladder infection if you get any one of the following symptoms:

Symptoms such as abdominal or back pain, feeling sick or vomiting, a high fever or chills, or cloudy or bloody urine may indicate that the infection has moved from your bladder and into your kidneys. This is very serious, and you should see a doctor right away.

Not everyone has symptoms with a bladder infection; 1 in 5 younger women experience no symptoms at all.

References
  • Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) Planned Parenthood. https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/health-and-wellness/urinary-tract-infections-utis
  • Urinary tract infection - causes, symptoms, treatment Southern Cross 2020 https://www.southerncross.co.nz/group/medical-library/urinary-tract-infections-symptoms-treatment-prevention

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