You constantly feel like you have to urinate
Running to the bathroom more than usual? Assuming its not that youre just drinking more liquids, the constant need to urinate could be a symptom of a UTI. Everyones body is different, including how much urine you pass daily, explains Dr. Feuerstein. Its important to consider whats more frequent than normal for you.
Theres a burning sensation when you urinate
Burning urination is never OK, advises Dr. Feuerstein. When you have a UTI and acidic urine passes through an inflamed urethra it can cause a burning sensation. However, burning urination doesnt always indicate a UTI. It could also be due to a sexually transmitted infection or another vaginal irritation, so have it checked out to fully determine the cause.(Related: These are the myths gynecologists want you to know.)