How common are UTIs?
UTIs are the second most common type of infection in our bodies -- the reason for more than 8 million visits to the doctor each year. Check in with a doctor if you are experiencing any severe pain or ongoing irregularities.
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are very common in the U.S. In fact, UTIs are the second most common type of infection in the body and are the reason for more than 8 million visits to the doctor each year. A UTI happens when you get an infection in your urinary tract.
Most UTIs are not serious, but some can lead to serious problems like kidney infections. The most common care or treatment for a UTI is antibiotics. Check in with a doctor if you are experiencing any severe pain or ongoing irregularities.
