{"id":31983,"date":"2025-07-16T16:50:25","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T15:50:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/?p=31983"},"modified":"2025-11-07T18:42:17","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T18:42:17","slug":"5-signs-of-urinary-tract-infection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/5-sinais-de-infecao-urinaria\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Signs You Might Have a Urinary Tract Infection (and what to do about it)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A urinary infection<\/a> is a very common problem among women and can cause a lot of discomfort if not treated in time. Knowing how to identify signs of urinary infection<\/strong> is essential to seek medical help quickly and start the appropriate treatment. At M\u00e9dico na Net, women with mild or moderate symptoms can do the whole process online, in a practical, safe and discreet way.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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One of the first signs is a burning sensation or pain when urinating. This burning is due to inflammation of the urethra and bladder and is a warning that there may be an infection. If this discomfort persists for more than 24 hours, it is essential to seek medical help.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tConstant urinary urgency\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Feeling the urge to urinate frequently, even though there isn't enough urine in the bladder, is another classic sign. This urgency can be accompanied by pain, a feeling of heaviness in the bladder or even incontinence. These are typical symptoms of early-stage urinary infection.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Changes in the appearance of urine, such as a strong smell, dark colour or the presence of blood, are clear signs that something is wrong. These signs are common in urinary infections and should not be ignored. Observing your urine is a good indicator to act in time.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Changes in the appearance of urine, such as a strong smell, dark colour or the presence of blood, are clear signs that something is wrong. These signs are common in urinary infections and should not be ignored. Observing your urine is a good indicator to act in time.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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In more advanced cases, the infection can progress to the kidneys. When this happens, symptoms such as fever, back pain, nausea and general malaise appear. In these cases, the patient should be seen in person. But when the symptoms are mild or moderate, online treatment is an excellent option.<\/p>

\"Identifying the right signs is the first step towards taking care of your intimate health comfortably and safely.\"<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Why is urinary infection more common in women?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Urinary infections are significantly more frequent in women due to the anatomy of the female body. A woman's urethra is shorter and located closer to the anus, which makes it easier for bacteria such as Escherichia coli<\/em>in the bladder.\u00a0<\/p>

In addition, hormonal changes, such as those that occur during pregnancy, the menopause or the menstrual cycle, can alter the vaginal flora and favour the development of infections.\u00a0<\/p>

This is one of the reasons why many women experience recurring episodes and look for practical solutions, such as the online treatment for urinary tract infection<\/strong>to act quickly and effectively.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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M\u00e9dico na Net's online treatment service for urinary infection is aimed at exclusively for adult women<\/strong> who have symptoms typical of urinary infection and who do not have serious associated conditions.<\/p>

The process is simple and quick:<\/p>

  1. Access the service: Urinary Tract Infection Treatment<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p><\/li>

  2. After payment, fill in the online clinical questionnaire\u00a0<\/p><\/li>

  3. During your consultation, an accredited doctor will assess your symptoms<\/p><\/li>

  4. If eligible, the prescription is sent by e-mail<\/p><\/li>

  5. The prescription can be used at any pharmacy in Portugal<\/p><\/li><\/ol>

    The service is available every day, including weekends, and guarantees total privacy, no need for face-to-face consultation<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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    Advantages of Online Urinary Tract Infection Treatment\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    \u2705 100% online, convenient and confidential
    Accredited medical response
    \u2705 Prescription valid in all Portuguese pharmacies
    Ideal for mild or moderate cases<\/p>

    This service is ideal for women who already know the symptoms, have recurrent urinary infections or are looking for more agile and discreet care, without long waits in health centres.<\/p>

    The signs of urinary infection<\/strong> are easy to recognise, and the sooner treatment begins, the better the recovery. With M\u00e9dico na Net's online service, women with mild or moderate symptoms can be treated comfortably, safely and without leaving home.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    A infe\u00e7\u00e3o urin\u00e1ria \u00e9 um problema muito comum entre mulheres e pode causar bastante desconforto se n\u00e3o for tratada a tempo. Saber identificar os sinais de infe\u00e7\u00e3o urin\u00e1ria \u00e9 essencial para procurar ajuda m\u00e9dica rapidamente e iniciar o tratamento adequado. Na M\u00e9dico na Net, mulheres com sintomas leves ou moderados podem fazer todo o processo […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1393,"featured_media":31992,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[57],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-31983","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-saude-da-mulher"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/sinais-de-infeccao-urinaria-.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31983","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1393"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=31983"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31983\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/31992"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31983"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=31983"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=31983"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}