Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common problem, especially among women. They occur when bacteria enter the urethra and travel up the urinary tract to the bladder. UTIs can cause a variety of symptoms, including pain, burning, and urgency when urinating, as well as cloudy or foul-smelling urine. In some cases, UTIs can also lead to more serious complications, such as kidney infection or sepsis.
There are a number of things you can do to help prevent UTIs, including: