Introducing iCliniq First
Visit a US-licensed clinician online and get treatment for Urinary Tract Infection in minutes.
Start my visit nowNot every time you'll be in a private space to use audio and video to consult a clinician and get care.
Keeping this in mind, in addition to Video Visits, we also offer Text Visits - no audio or video required, to help you get care privately even when there's no privacy around.
Get startedComplete the online intake form
We will ask questions about your complaint, medical history and lifestyle to understand your health and match you with a clinician licensed in your state.
Review of your intake form
The clinician assigned to you will review your answers and might follow up with further questions via our messaging portal to assess the best care options for you.
Video chat with your clinician
Discuss your concerns and clarify doubts with the clinician over a secure, HIPAA-compliant video call. The duration of the video call will be for ~15 minutes.
Get your care plan
Your clinician will prepare a care plan personalized for you. If your plan includes a prescription, it will be sent to your preferred pharmacy. Once your plan is ready, we'll notify you via email and text.
Complete the online intake form
We will ask questions about your complaint, medical history and lifestyle to understand your health and match you with a clinician licensed in your state.
Review of your intake form
The clinician assigned to you will review your answers and might follow up with further questions via our messaging portal to assess the best treatment options for you.
Get your care plan
Your clinician will prepare a care plan personalized for you. If your plan includes a prescription, it will be sent to your preferred pharmacy. Once your plan is ready, we'll notify you via email and text.
Consult a healthcare provider online if:
Read our FAQs
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection that occurs in any part of the urinary system (the bladder, kidneys, ureters, or urethra). Kidney involvement indicates a more serious infection, while bladder and urethral infections are the more common types. Women are more likely to be affected by this condition than men.
Urinary tract infections typically occur when bacteria such as E. coli and other gastrointestinal bacteria pass through the urethra into the urinary bladder, where they multiply. When the immune system fails to identify these bacterial invaders and fight against them, the resulting bacterial multiplication leads to a urinary tract infection.
You may wonder if the symptoms you have are indicative of a urinary tract infection. If you experience any of the following symptoms, you may be affected with a UTI:
Urinary tract infections are treatable, particularly if managed immediately. However, treatment and successful resolution does not mean you may never have a UTI again. UTIs are quite common, and can occur several times throughout the course of your life. Minor UTIs may even be resolved on their own without any need for treatment. Most UTIs will, however, require a course of antibiotics for treatment, symptomatic management, and prevention of complications.
You can avail certain prescription drugs for urinary tract infection via iCliniq First. However, please note that we only prescribe specific drugs, and only for eligible patients. For more information on available drug options or your eligibility for them, consult a doctor at iCliniq First.
Some over-the-counter medications may be available to you like Paracetamol, Phenazopyridine, and Ibuprofen. However, do not use every product you come across because these may only provide relief from the pain associated with your UTI and will not help in the elimination of the causative bacteria. The correct management and treatment option for a UTI is a course of antibiotics prescribed by your doctor and this should not be delayed as long-standing untreated UTI can cause severe complications. Consider consulting a doctor for prescription medications that will work for your condition better than over-the-counter products.
Treatment for urinary tract infection may vary depending on the severity and duration of the condition, your general health status, and the type of bacteria present in your urine. If you’re concerned or confused, speak with one of our doctors who will provide you with an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment plan. If you have been using over-the-counter products or ignoring your symptoms hoping that they will go away, with no signs of improvement even after a few weeks, reach out to a healthcare provider immediately to ensure a healthy urinary system.
Getting rid of a urinary tract infection would require a course of antibiotics and pain medications. However, there are some things you can do to speed up the process or prevent infections. These include:
Sexual activity can cause a UTI to develop or worsen, but cannot cause the transmission of a UTI. When people engage in sexual activity, the penetrative force can push the bacteria in and around the genital areas into the urethra, thus causing or worsening existing UTIs. In addition, sexual activity while suffering from a UTI can cause pain, irritation, and pressure on the bladder.