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Bacteria entering any part of your urinary system (kidneys, bladder, and urethra) can cause a urinary tract infection, or UTI. Symptoms of this include frequent urination, a burning sensation while urinating, and an urge to empty the bladder even when there’s little urine to urinate. While a mild UTI can go away without medical treatment, persistent UTI symptoms can lead to complications, including recurrent infections, kidney damage, and sepsis (generalized infection and malaise).
At our urgent care clinics in Orange County, CA, we treat UTIs with prompt medical assistance and care. With our on-site lab facilities and skilled medical providers, we can deliver all aspects of care from diagnosis to treatment, saving you time and money.
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We will perform a urine test (urinalysis) to determine whether you have a UTI. This examines your urine for elements indicating an infection. If we detect them, we may recommend a urine culture to identify the infection-causing bacteria, while initiating treatment with antibiotics.
We have UTI treatment plans depending on the severity and frequency of your infection, bacteria found in your urine, and your overall health.
Our treatment options for different stages of UTI include:
We may prescribe:
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We may direct you to the ER if intravenous antibiotics are the best, safest treatment.
Recurrent UTIs may indicate underlying health conditions that may require further workup, including neurologic issues, autoimmune conditions, kidney or bladder stones, and scar tissue or anatomy changes resulting from a urinary tract surgery.
Seek more in-depth medical evaluation if you have recurrent UTIs (especially if you have had two UTIs in six months or four in twelve months).
Though common, UTIs can be painful and negatively impact your daily life. Fortunately, we can evaluate and treat UTIs quickly. If you think you are suffering from a Urinary Tract Infection, visit one of our urgent care clinics: Irvine Woodbridge Walk-In Urgent Care, or Costa Mesa Urgent Care in Orange County, for prompt attention.
Common symptoms include a strong, persistent urge to urinate, frequent urination, burning sensation during urination, bladder discomfort, and occasionally blood in the urine.
UTIs typically occur when bacteria enter the urinary tract. Individuals at higher risk include women (especially sexually active or post-menopausal), individuals with diabetes, those with urinary catheters, people with structural urinary tract abnormalities, and those with weakened immune systems.
Visit urgent care promptly if you experience severe or persistent symptoms such as intense pain or burning during urination, frequent urination, fever, nausea, vomiting, lower back or side pain, blood in urine, or symptoms that don’t improve after a few days.
While mild UTIs may occasionally resolve on their own, most UTIs require medical treatment. Untreated UTIs can lead to serious complications such as kidney infections. Prompt treatment with antibiotics is generally recommended.
No, UTIs themselves are not contagious and can't be passed through casual contact.
FCCMG urgent care primarily uses office urine testing to detect signs of infection. In certain cases, a urine culture may be conducted to identify specific bacteria and guide the selection of appropriate antibiotics.
Yes, antibiotics are commonly prescribed by FCCMG providers for UTIs, as these infections are usually bacterial. Your healthcare provider will choose the appropriate antibiotic based on your symptoms, medical history, and diagnostic results.
With proper antibiotic treatment, symptoms usually start improving significantly within 24-48 hours. Most UTIs fully resolve within a few days, but completing the entire prescribed antibiotic course is crucial to avoid recurrence and complications.
No appointment is necessary. FCCMG urgent care centers welcome walk-ins, providing timely diagnosis and treatment to relieve symptoms quickly and effectively.
To prevent recurrent UTIs, stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water, practice good personal hygiene, urinate regularly and promptly after sexual activity, wipe from front to back, avoid irritating feminine hygiene products, wear breathable cotton underwear, and discuss additional preventive measures with your healthcare provider.
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