Question: What are the symptoms of a bladder infection?
Answer: Symptoms of a bladder infection may include

a burning feeling when youurinate
frequent or intense urges to urinate, even when you have littleurineto pass
pain or discomfort in the lowerabdomen
cloudy,bloody, or strong-smelling urine

Bladder infection symptoms may include pain or discomfort in the lower abdomen.
Question: When should I seek a health care professional’s help?
Answer: Contact a health care professional if you have symptoms of a bladder infection.

Bladder infections can spread to one or both kidneys. Quick treatment is important if you have symptoms of a kidney infection, such as

feverand chills
nauseaorvomiting
pain in your back, side, or groin

Kidney infections may cause severe pain and serious health problems if not treated early.
Question: What causes a bladder infection?
Answer: Bladder infections are most often caused by bacteria. Rarely, fungi may cause a bladder infection.

Normally, the body keeps bacteria in the urinary tract in balance. Emptying your bladder, or urinating, is one way the body helps keep a healthy number of bacteria in your bladder.