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Hi Anon,

It sounds like you may have a urinary tract infection. 

A urinary tract infection, or UTI, is an infection that can happen anywhere along the urinary tract. Urinary tract infections have different names, depending on what part of the urinary tract is infected.
Bladder -- an infection in the bladder is also called cystitis or a bladder infection
Kidneys -- an infection of one or both kidneys is called pyelonephritis or a kidney infection
Ureters -- the tubes that take urine from each kidney to the bladder are only rarely the site of infection

Urethra -- an infection of the tube that empties urine from the bladder to the outside is called urethritis
The symptoms of a bladder infection include:
Cloudyor bloody urine, which may have a foul or strong odor
Low fever (not everyone will have a fever)
Pain or burning with urination
Pressure or cramping in the lower abdomen (usually middle) or back
Strong need to urinate often, even right after the bladder has been emptied
If the infection spreads to your kidneys, symptoms may include:
Chills and shaking or night sweats
Fatigue and a general ill feeling
Fever above 101 degrees Fahrenheit
Flank (side), back, or groin pain
Flushed, warm, or reddened skin
Mental changes or confusion (in the elderly, these symptoms often are the only signs of a UTI)
Nausea and vomiting
Severe abdominal pain (sometimes)
A urine sample is usually collected to perform the following tests:
Urinalysis is done to look for white blood cells, red blood cells, bacteria, and to test for certain chemicals, such as nitrites in the urine. Most of the time, your doctor or nurse can diagnose an infection using a urinalysis.
Urine culture - clean catch may be done to identify the bacteria in the urine to make sure the correct antibiotic is being used for treatment.

If you think you may have a UTI, please see your doctor for treatment and diagnosing.

Best,

Rosa