Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD Pyuria with white blood cells and bacteria usually indicates a urinary tract infection (UTI). Pyuria can cause urine to appear cloudy with a strong, foul-smelling ...

If you’ve ever gone to the bathroom and noticed mucus in your urine, you may worry something is wrong. But don’t rush to push the panic button just yet. While a bit of discharge isn't usually cause ...

Diagnosing a UTI involves examining a urine sample to detect the presence of bacteria or using imaging tests to diagnose other underlying causes. Usually, experiencing symptoms prompts a doctor to ...

A UTI occurs when bacteria enters the urinary tract. Symptoms of a UTI can include a frequent urge to urinate, a burning sensation when urinating, and urine that is foul smelling, cloudy, or contains ...

Recurrent UTIs Red Flags: Whether you have had a urinary tract infection (UTI) yourself or got lucky to hear stories of people struggling with UTI, managing this disease is crucial because it can lead ...

At-home tests for a urinary tract infection (UTI) are convenient because they are easily available online or in drugstores without a prescription. A UTI applies to a range of infections affecting the ...

Discover how pregnancy elevates UTI risks, including asymptomatic cases, and learn prevention and treatment strategies for ...

Medically reviewed by Peter Weiss, MD UTIs are common during pregnancy and can cause cloudy or smelly urine.  Having an ...

Why Does My Urine Smell? Urine is mostly waste products and water and normally has a mild smell and a light yellow color. If you have more waste than water in your urine, it can smell more strongly.

Mr Haider Syed explains why increased winter urination is normal, but blood in urine never is and when to seek ...

Point-of-care urine dipstick demonstrated higher sensitivity (90.2%) and specificity (92.6%) than laboratory urinalysis for diagnosing urinary tract infection (UTI) in febrile infants aged 2-6 months.

Winter often triggers recurrent UTIs in women. Here's why cold weather, dehydration, delayed urination and reduced immunity ...