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Intermittent Self-Catheterization for Women

Section 8: Urinary Tract Infections

In this section, you’ll learn:

  • The symptoms of a urinary tract infection.
  • How to avoid a urinary tract infection.
  • Burning feeling when you pee.
  • Pain when you pee.
  • A strong urge to pee.
  • Peeing often.
  • Fever.
  • Nausea or throwing up.
  • Pain in your belly (abdomen).
  • Low back pain.

If you notice any of these symptoms, you may have a UTI. Call your healthcare provider to have this checked out. You may need a prescription for antibiotics.​