What is a urinary tract infection (UTI)?

If you’ve ever experienced a UTI, you’ll know the tell-tale signs - an intense and constant urge or pressure to urinate  followed by a burning pain when you do.

It’s one of the most common infections in humans, affecting around 1 in 2 women and 1 in 20 men during their lifetime.1, 2

Urinary Tract Infections (commonly referred to as UTIs) can happen anywhere in the urinary tract3 and are very common in women, babies and the elderly.

UTIs occur when microbes (microscopic bacteria) or germs enter the urinary tract or bladder and multiply, causing a number of painful symptoms.

If left untreated, the infection can spread to your kidneys and other parts of your body, so it’s important to know the signs to look out for and seek treatment immediately. 

How TerryWhite Chemmart can help

At TerryWhite Chemmart, we have a range of products to assist with and provide relief of urinary tract infections.

Our team of friendly pharmacists are on hand to discuss any concerns, provide expert advice and recommend products that may be right for you.

A note on language and gender

TerryWhite Chemmart recognises that gender is not binary and that not everyone identifies with the terms male or female. However, when referring to urinary tract infection, a person's physical and anatomical structures are important to determine severity and treatment options. For this reason, we have used the terms women, men, female and male on this page.

‎Disclaimer

General advice only – this information should not replace the information provided to you by your health care professional. If symptoms are severe or persist, please speak to your health care professional. Information current as of date of publishing.

Resources

1https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/urinary-tract-infections-uti

2https://www.healthline.com/health/urinary-tract-infection-adults

3https://www.womenshealth.gov/a-z-topics/urinary-tract-infections