Urgent Care for Urinary Problems

Don’t let painful urinary symptoms escalate—seek urgent medical care today and prevent complications.

At ClearChoiceMD, our compassionate team is ready to help you find relief from a range of urinary problems, whether you’re facing a bladder infection, UTI, or something else, so that you can feel better as soon as possible.

Bladder Infection vs. UTI: What’s the Difference?

A bladder infection is a type of urinary tract infection (UTI). However, not all UTIs are bladder infections. The main difference is that a UTI affects one or more parts of the urinary tract (e.g., urethra, ureters, kidneys, and bladder) and a bladder infection only affects the bladder.

UTI and bladder infection symptoms can overlap, so it can be difficult to tell these problems apart.

Despite the type of infection, prompt medical treatment is essential to prevent it from spreading to other organs. Untreated UTIs, bladder infections, and other urinary problems can lead to more severe infections of the kidneys (urosepsis) or prostate (prostatitis).

Overlapping Symptoms of UTIs and Bladder Infections

UTI and bladder infections include:

• An urgent need to urinate
• A burning, stabbing pain when urinating
• A fever of 100.4°F or higher
• Chills and shaking
• Pain or pressure in the pelvic area, just above the pubic bone
• Pain in the side, back, or groin
• Nausea or vomiting
• Feeling generally unwell
• Anxiety, mental changes, or confusion (especially in older adults)

What To Do at the First Sign of Urinary Problems

Here’s what you can do at home at the first sign of urinary problems to help ease the painful symptoms until you can get to an urgent care clinic for proper diagnosis and treatment:

• Hydrate to ease discomfort when urinating. Increasing your water intake also helps flush bacteria from your urinary tract.
• Take Over-the-Counter UTI-Specific Pain Relievers to help alleviate your symptoms until you can get to urgent care.
• Limit or avoid caffeine, alcohol, and acidic beverages (and food) as they can make symptoms feel worse.
• Apply a warm compress to your lower abdomen to ease discomfort.
• Go to urgent care for a fast diagnosis and proper treatment. UTIs and bladder infections are unlikely to go away on their own. Medical treatment is your best choice for fast, effective relief.

Treatments for Urinary Problems

If you or a loved one is experiencing urinary bladder problems, like a UTI, bladder infection, or something more serious, walk into your nearest ClearChoiceMD Urgent Care clinic today for prompt treatment.

Our compassionate providers will diagnose your problem and determine the appropriate treatment.

In the case of UTIs and bladder infections, your doctor will prescribe a course of antibiotics. Finishing the entire prescription, even if you feel better, is crucial to avoid recurrence.

Why Choose ClearChoiceMD Urgent Care

If you feel the troubling symptoms of urinary problems, like a UTI or bladder infection, seek urgent treatment at ClearChoiceMD and get back to feeling like your normal, healthy self faster and easier. You can also save your spot in line for faster service.