Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
Burning when you pass urine, needing to go all the time, cloudy or strong-smelling urine — what a UTI is, why it happens, and how we can help you feel comfortable again.
A urinary tract infection is an infection somewhere in the urinary system — most often the bladder (cystitis), and sometimes the kidneys.
It's usually caused by bacteria that have made their way up the urethra. UTIs are very common, especially in women, and most clear up quickly with the right care. The good news is that a straightforward assessment and a simple urine test usually give a clear picture fast — and if infections keep coming back, there's a lot that can be done to get to the bottom of why.
Symptoms of urinary tract infections (utis).
Most UTIs affect the bladder and the symptoms come on over a day or two — but a fever or back pain is a sign the kidneys may be involved.
Why it happens.
UTIs usually happen when bacteria from the bowel reach the urethra and travel up into the bladder. A few things make this more likely.
Don't wait for it to settle.
Early assessment helps you get the right treatment sooner. See a specialist if:
Diagnosed from your symptoms and a simple urine test.
Dr Hina Parvez takes a full history of your symptoms and examines you where needed, then a urine dipstick test gives a quick read on whether infection is likely. Where it helps — recurrent, unusual or more serious infections — a sample is sent to the lab for culture so treatment can be targeted, and repeated or persistent cases are investigated further or referred on.
How urinary tract infections (utis) is treated.
We treat the infection in front of us and, if they keep returning, look at why — so you get a plan, not just a quick fix.
A 30-minute appointment with Dr Hina Parvez to assess your symptoms, examine where needed and run a urine dipstick — with a sample sent for culture if that's appropriate.
For straightforward symptoms, a virtual appointment where Dr Hina Parvez can assess you, advise on self-care, and arrange treatment or a test where needed.
Antibiotics where they're appropriate, plus self-care and fluids and prevention advice — including treating vaginal dryness after the menopause, a common reason UTIs recur.
If infections keep returning or a kidney is involved, we review the picture and refer you to a specialist where that's the right next step.
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What does it cost to be seen for a UTI? +
A 30-minute GP consultation with a urine test is £100, and an online consultation is £80. If a prescription is needed it's £25. Any sample sent to the lab for culture is confirmed with you, and every fee is explained upfront.
Can I be seen online for a UTI? +
Yes. For straightforward symptoms, Dr Hina Parvez offers online consultations across the UK and can advise on self-care and arrange treatment. If you need a urine test or examination, she'll let you know and arrange to see you in person.
When should I be seen urgently? +
If you have a fever, back or loin pain, or feel very unwell, the infection may have reached a kidney and needs prompt care — please don't wait. Blood in your urine and any UTI in pregnancy are also always worth checking quickly.
My UTIs keep coming back — can you help? +
Yes. Recurrent UTIs are worth investigating to understand why they happen. Dr Hina Parvez reviews the pattern, arranges further tests, covers prevention — including treating vaginal dryness after the menopause — and refers on to a specialist if that's the right step.
Don't put up with it.
Book an assessment with a consultant and get a clear picture — and a plan.