{"id":1007,"date":"2022-06-13T14:20:16","date_gmt":"2022-06-13T18:20:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/maple.frb.io\/?p=1007"},"modified":"2022-07-11T14:48:22","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T18:48:22","slug":"do-i-have-a-urinary-tract-infection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/blog\/do-i-have-a-urinary-tract-infection\/","title":{"rendered":"Do I have a urinary tract infection (UTI)?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>UTIs are the most common bacterial infection in women. Here in Canada, women make about <a href=\"https:\/\/kidney.ca\/CMSPages\/GetFile.aspx?guid=277b1484-9728-4c55-ad82-befb48060273\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">500,000<\/a> trips to the doctor\u2019s office every year because of them. But women aren\u2019t the only ones who experience UTIs.<\/p>\n<p>Men, children, the elderly, and the immunocompromised also see their share of infections. Here\u2019s how to spot the signs of a UTI, how to prevent them, and when it\u2019s time to get help.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LXcmIS-dn9s\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>How do I know if I have a UTI?<\/h3>\n<p>A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection that develops when microbes \u2014 usually bacteria, but occasionally fungus or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7088526\/#:~:text=Viruses%20are%20an%20uncommon%20cause,hemorrhagic%20cystitis%2C%20among%20immunocompromised%20patients.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">virus<\/a> \u2014 get into your urinary system. It can affect any or every part of the system, from your urethra and bladder to your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.gov\/publications\/dictionaries\/cancer-terms\/def\/ureter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ureters<\/a> or kidneys.<\/p>\n<p>UTIs can be quite uncomfortable. You\u2019re likely to experience some or all of the following symptoms if you have one:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pain or burning sensation during urination (dysuria)<\/li>\n<li>Sudden urge to run to the bathroom to avoid having an accident<\/li>\n<li>Feeling like you have to pee constantly, but only passing small amounts of urine<\/li>\n<li>Dark, cloudy, or foul-smelling urine<\/li>\n<li>Discomfort in your pelvic region (for women)<\/li>\n<li>Rectal pain (for men)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What causes UTIs?<\/h3>\n<p>UTIs are caused when pathogenic microbes get into your urethra \u2014 the tube that expels urine from your body \u2014 and trigger an infection. Bacteria from the rectum \u2014 especially E. coli \u2014 is often the genesis of a urinary tract infection. While E. coli exists naturally in your gut, it doesn\u2019t belong in your urinary tract system. However, activities like sexual activity or wiping your genital area back to front can spread the bacteria from the rectum into the area.<\/p>\n<p>These aren\u2019t the only things that contribute to UTIs. Other factors that may increase your risk of developing one include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4346284\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Diabetes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7467887\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prostate issues<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jamanetwork.com\/journals\/jamainternalmedicine\/fullarticle\/191301#:~:text=One%20well%2Dknown%20risk%20factor,using%20other%20types%20of%20contraceptives.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Using spermicide<\/a> as a birth control method (for women)<\/li>\n<li>Being pregnant<\/li>\n<li>Recent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4114799\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">catheter use<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/conditions\/bacterial-vaginosis-treatment\/\">Bacterial vaginosis<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What are the different types of UTIs?<\/h3>\n<p>UTIs may seem relatively straightforward, but this isn\u2019t always the case. That\u2019s why they\u2019re broken down into two different types \u2014 complicated and uncomplicated.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Uncomplicated UTIs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Women have a shorter urethra than men, which means that bacteria have a shorter trip to cause an infection. Because of this, women are much more likely to experience a UTI than their male counterparts. Since urinary tract infections aren\u2019t typically difficult to treat in this demographic and often don\u2019t have another underlying issue, they\u2019re known as uncomplicated UTIs, or sometimes as simple cystitis.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of who\u2019s affected, uncomplicated UTIs don\u2019t have symptoms that suggest the infection extends beyond the bladder. If fever, chills, fatigue, or other symptoms implicating systemic illness are present, it\u2019s considered a complicated UTI.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Complicated UTIs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Complicated UTIs are infections that happen to those with underlying conditions. Because of their longer urethra, men have a natural anatomical barrier that helps to prevent them from developing urinary tract infections. When they get one, there\u2019s often an underlying physical or medical issue \u2014 like an enlarged prostate or an STI \u2014 causing it. This means that healthcare providers consider almost all-male UTIs to be complicated ones.<\/p>\n<p>Your UTI is also considered complicated if you\u2019re a woman that has a medical condition or risk factor that might make it more difficult to treat. This includes pregnant and post-menopausal women, elderly and diabetic individuals, the immunocompromised, and anyone with a urological abnormality.<\/p>\n<h3>When should you see a doctor?<\/h3>\n<p>The uncomfortable symptoms of UTIs demand quick treatment, and luckily, they\u2019re usually quite treatable. Since you can\u2019t get over-the-counter medicine for a UTI, a simple course of prescribed antibiotics can usually resolve your infection within a couple of days. Unfortunately, it can take that long \u2014 or longer \u2014 to get an appointment with your doctor, and heading to a walk-in clinic can leave you stuck in the waiting room for hours.<\/p>\n<p>With Maple, you can skip the wait and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/doctors\/\">see a doctor online<\/a> for your UTI treatment instead. Urinary tract infections are ideal for online consultations as they can usually be diagnosed based on symptoms alone.<\/p>\n<p>Once your online provider gives you a diagnosis of UTI, they\u2019ll discuss treatment with you. This typically takes the form of a short course of prescription antibiotics like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/medications\/cefuroxime-ceftin\/\">cefuroxime<\/a> (Ceftin), nitrofurantoin (Macrobid), or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/medications\/smz-tmp-ds\/\">SMZ-TMP-DS<\/a> (Septra) which is a combination of two antibiotics \u2014 sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a complicated UTI, your healthcare provider may prescribe a different antibiotic like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/medications\/ciprofloxacin\/\">ciprofloxacin<\/a> (Cipro) for a longer treatment period. Whichever urinary tract infection antibiotics in Canada you\u2019re given, your doctor can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/features\/online-prescriptions\/\">send your prescription<\/a> to the pharmacy of your choice. From there, you\u2019ll have the option of choosing free delivery or pick up.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you have a complicated or uncomplicated UTI, symptoms can be extremely uncomfortable until you\u2019ve finished your course of antibiotics. Here\u2019s what you can do to improve your symptoms throughout the day and how to sleep with UTI discomfort:<\/p>\n<p>Daytime:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Drink plenty of water \u2014 this might seem counterproductive since you\u2019ll have to go to the washroom even more, but doing so will help flush out bacteria.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure you fully empty your bladder every time you urinate<\/li>\n<li>Avoid caffeinated drinks as they can irritate your bladder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Night time:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Empty your bladder fully before going to bed<\/li>\n<li>Use a heating pad on your lower abdomen<\/li>\n<li>Take over-the-counter pain medication like acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil) as directed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>When and why would I need an in-person urine sample?<\/h3>\n<p>Most urinary tract infections are diagnosable and treatable based on symptoms alone. In some instances, however, your healthcare provider might require you to get an in-person urine sample.<\/p>\n<p>If you find that your UTIs reoccur chronically, especially if you\u2019ve been treated for one in the past month, there could be an underlying factor. In these cases, an in-person urine sample can help shed light on the bacteria causing the infection. This allows your healthcare provider to adjust your prescription if need be to ensure you\u2019re taking the appropriate antibiotic.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, if your doctor suspects a kidney infection or kidney stones, they\u2019ll likely require an in-person urine sample. Depending on the results, your doctor may recommend certain antibiotics, or in some cases a course of IV antibiotics.<\/p>\n<h3>What happens if a UTI is left untreated?<\/h3>\n<p>While urinary tract infections sometimes go away on their own after a few days, this isn\u2019t always the case. Especially in the case of a complicated UTI, it\u2019s best to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/conditions\/urinary-tract-infection-treatment\/\">seek treatment<\/a> right away, given their link with other medical conditions. Untreated urinary tract infections have the potential to cause a number of complications, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sepsis.org\/sepsisand\/urinary-tract-infections\/#:~:text=Untreated%20urinary%20tract%20infections%20may,response%20to%20infection%20or%20injury.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sepsis<\/a>, a potentially fatal condition.<\/p>\n<p>Medical treatment is also recommended for uncomplicated UTIs as without treatment, you run the risk of a worsening infection. This can mean that a lower urinary tract infection affecting your urethra (urethritis) or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/conditions\/bladder-infection-treatment\/\">bladder<\/a> (cystitis) can spread to your upper urinary tract, which includes your kidneys. It can also spread to the rest of the body, resulting in sepsis.<\/p>\n<p>Urethritis can cause penile and vaginal discharge, pain while urinating, itchiness at the tip of the penis, and a burning sensation when you urinate. Cystitis can cause an urge to urinate, painful urination, lower abdominal pain, and cloudy urine.<\/p>\n<p>An upper urinary tract infection in your kidneys is known as pyelonephritis and it\u2019s a much more serious infection. Once a UTI has progressed to this point, you\u2019re likely to experience symptoms such as chills, fever, nausea, vomiting, pain, and tenderness in your side and lower back. Pyelonephritis requires immediate medical attention as it can cause permanent damage to the kidneys.<\/p>\n<p>As well, if you have a urinary tract infection and a history of kidney infection or disease, are experiencing bad back pain, or blood or pus in your urine, seek urgent medical care.<\/p>\n<p>While you may have heard that cranberry juice can help to treat the symptoms of a UTI, unfortunately, there\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthlinkbc.ca\/illnesses-conditions\/infectious-diseases\/cranberry-juice-and-urinary-tract-infections\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">no evidence<\/a> backing this claim. Timely and effective treatment with antibiotics is the best way to avoid any unnecessary and potentially serious complications.<\/p>\n<h3>Are UTIs contagious?<\/h3>\n<p>Urinary tract infections are the result of a bacterial, fungal, or viral infection, and they\u2019re not transmissible. You can\u2019t get a UTI by sharing clothing, kissing, or using the same toilet seat as someone who has one.<\/p>\n<p>That doesn\u2019t necessarily mean that you can\u2019t give your partner one though. Bacteria is the cause of most urinary tract infections, and it\u2019s possible to transmit this bacteria to your partner through sex, for example. It\u2019s possible to transfer UTI-causing intestinal bacteria to your partner\u2019s penis through anal sex, or for UTI-causing bacteria on the skin to migrate into your partner\u2019s vagina during vaginal sex.<\/p>\n<h3>Can STIs cause UTIs?<\/h3>\n<p>STIs or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/conditions\/sexually-transmitted-infections-treatment\/\">sexually transmitted infections<\/a> are different from UTIs. But that doesn\u2019t mean they\u2019re completely unrelated.<\/p>\n<p>UTI and STI symptoms can sometimes overlap. Furthermore, because sex can often be a precipitating event for both types of infection, it can sometimes be hard to distinguish between the two. If it\u2019s unclear whether you\u2019re dealing with a UTI or an STI, your healthcare provider will likely recommend urinalysis, an STI test, or both.<\/p>\n<p>Since certain STIs like chlamydia and gonorrhea are the result of bacteria, they can sometimes also result in a UTI. Thankfully, treating these STIs with the appropriate course of antibiotics will also address any symptoms as well.<\/p>\n<p>As for having sex with a UTI? Sexual activity won\u2019t make your UTI worse, so yes, you can have sex with a urinary tract infection. But, intercourse may feel uncomfortable until your UTI has cleared up.<\/p>\n<h3>How to deal with a UTI on your period<\/h3>\n<p>Having a UTI on your period can feel like a double whammy. And, it might not be a coincidence that you have an infection on or after your period either. This is because estrogen helps to protect against UTIs, but estrogen levels drop during your cycle.<\/p>\n<p>While being on your period won\u2019t make your urinary tract infection worse, it can feel extra bothersome down there. To help avoid getting a UTI on your period, be sure to change your feminine hygiene product often, as this assists in preventing infections \u2014 a good rule is if it feels full, it\u2019s time to swap it out. It\u2019s also a good idea to drink plenty of water to help flush out bacteria that cause an infection.<\/p>\n<h3>How to prevent a UTI in both men and women<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s not always possible to prevent a urinary tract infection, but there are things you can do to lower your risk of getting one. For starters, drinking plenty of water and urinating regularly will help to keep your urinary tract free of bacteria.<\/p>\n<p>For women, urinating immediately following sex, and, as your mother probably taught you, wiping front to back, is a must. Additionally, if your chosen method of birth control uses spermicide and you regularly experience urinary tract infections, it\u2019s a good idea to speak to your doctor about another <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/blog\/2019\/04\/15\/birth-control-options-and-side-effects\/\">method of birth control<\/a>. As well, if you\u2019re prone to UTIs, avoid douching, bubble baths, or using any kind of perfumed soaps or products on your genitals.<\/p>\n<p>For both genders, cleaning your genitals regularly, especially before sex, can help to remove any UTI-causing bacteria. Using a condom with appropriate, non-spermicidal lubricants may also lower your risk.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve had a urinary tract infection before, you know that the symptoms can be hard to ignore \u2014 the sheer discomfort makes it almost impossible to do anything else. This may not be a bad thing though, as ignoring a UTI can have serious medical consequences. If you think you\u2019re experiencing symptoms of a UTI, seeking treatment before it progresses into a more serious condition is the best course of action. Reach out to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/onboarding\/get-started\/\">speak to a doctor today<\/a> and start treating your UTI within minutes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UTIs are the most common bacterial infection in women. Here in Canada, women make about 500,000 trips to the doctor\u2019s office every year because of them. But women aren\u2019t the only ones who experience UTIs. Men, children, the elderly, and the immunocompromised also see their share of infections. Here\u2019s how to spot the signs of&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":27400,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false},"categories":[7377],"tags":[],"acf":{"image":{"ID":27400,"id":27400,"title":"0540-UTI_Blog-Header-03 (1)","filename":"0540-UTI_Blog-Header-03-1.jpg","filesize":487770,"url":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/0540-UTI_Blog-Header-03-1.jpg","link":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/blog\/do-i-have-a-urinary-tract-infection\/0540-uti_blog-header-03-1\/","alt":"","author":"23","description":"","caption":"","name":"0540-uti_blog-header-03-1","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":1007,"date":"2022-06-13 19:14:37","modified":"2022-06-13 19:14:37","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":1181,"height":483,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/0540-UTI_Blog-Header-03-1-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/0540-UTI_Blog-Header-03-1-300x123.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":123,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/0540-UTI_Blog-Header-03-1-768x314.jpg","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":314,"large":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/0540-UTI_Blog-Header-03-1-1024x419.jpg","large-width":1024,"large-height":419,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/0540-UTI_Blog-Header-03-1.jpg","1536x1536-width":1181,"1536x1536-height":483,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/0540-UTI_Blog-Header-03-1.jpg","2048x2048-width":1181,"2048x2048-height":483,"square1200":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/0540-UTI_Blog-Header-03-1.jpg","square1200-width":1181,"square1200-height":483,"square600":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/0540-UTI_Blog-Header-03-1-600x483.jpg","square600-width":600,"square600-height":483,"square300":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/0540-UTI_Blog-Header-03-1-300x300.jpg","square300-width":300,"square300-height":300,"square200":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/0540-UTI_Blog-Header-03-1-200x200.jpg","square200-width":200,"square200-height":200,"square100":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/0540-UTI_Blog-Header-03-1-100x100.jpg","square100-width":100,"square100-height":100,"feature1200":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/0540-UTI_Blog-Header-03-1.jpg","feature1200-width":1181,"feature1200-height":483,"feature1100":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/0540-UTI_Blog-Header-03-1-1100x483.jpg","feature1100-width":1100,"feature1100-height":483,"feature800":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/0540-UTI_Blog-Header-03-1-800x400.jpg","feature800-width":800,"feature800-height":400,"feature400":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/0540-UTI_Blog-Header-03-1-400x200.jpg","feature400-width":400,"feature400-height":200,"facebook1200":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/0540-UTI_Blog-Header-03-1.jpg","facebook1200-width":1181,"facebook1200-height":483,"medium_retina":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/0540-UTI_Blog-Header-03-1.jpg","medium_retina-width":1181,"medium_retina-height":483,"large_retina":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/0540-UTI_Blog-Header-03-1.jpg","large_retina-width":1181,"large_retina-height":483}},"intro_text":"","meta_description":"There are different types of UTIs. Here are common causes and treatments and how to get a prescription online with free delivery or pick up.","add_promotional_banner":false,"add_call_to_action":true,"call_to_action_text":"See a doctor online","call_to_action_button_text":"Get started","call_to_action_link":"[mpl-register-link]","show_age_gate":false},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v18.4 (Yoast SEO v18.9) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Do I have a urinary tract infection (UTI)? | Maple<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"There are different types of UTIs. Here are common causes and treatments and how to get a prescription online with free delivery or pick up.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/blog\/do-i-have-a-urinary-tract-infection\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Do I have a urinary tract infection (UTI)?\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"There are different types of UTIs. Here are common causes and treatments and how to get a prescription online with free delivery or pick up.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/blog\/do-i-have-a-urinary-tract-infection\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Maple\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2022-06-13T18:20:16+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2022-07-11T18:48:22+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/0540-UTI_Blog-Header-03-1.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1181\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"483\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Maple\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/\",\"sameAs\":[],\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/maple_logo@3x.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/maple_logo@3x.png\",\"width\":702,\"height\":240,\"caption\":\"Maple\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"}},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/\",\"name\":\"Maple\",\"description\":\"Online Doctors, Virtual Health &amp; Prescriptions in Canada\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":\"required name=search_term_string\"}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/blog\/do-i-have-a-urinary-tract-infection\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/0540-UTI_Blog-Header-03-1.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/0540-UTI_Blog-Header-03-1.jpg\",\"width\":1181,\"height\":483},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/blog\/do-i-have-a-urinary-tract-infection\/#webpage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/blog\/do-i-have-a-urinary-tract-infection\/\",\"name\":\"Do I have a urinary tract infection (UTI)? | Maple\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/blog\/do-i-have-a-urinary-tract-infection\/#primaryimage\"},\"datePublished\":\"2022-06-13T18:20:16+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2022-07-11T18:48:22+00:00\",\"description\":\"There are different types of UTIs. Here are common causes and treatments and how to get a prescription online with free delivery or pick up.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/blog\/do-i-have-a-urinary-tract-infection\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/blog\/do-i-have-a-urinary-tract-infection\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/blog\/do-i-have-a-urinary-tract-infection\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Do I have a urinary tract infection (UTI)?\"}]},{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/blog\/do-i-have-a-urinary-tract-infection\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/blog\/do-i-have-a-urinary-tract-infection\/#webpage\"},\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/#\/schema\/person\/81ed02c2a9faeb0907bce592fe9f85ab\"},\"headline\":\"Do I have a urinary tract infection (UTI)?\",\"datePublished\":\"2022-06-13T18:20:16+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2022-07-11T18:48:22+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/blog\/do-i-have-a-urinary-tract-infection\/#webpage\"},\"wordCount\":2007,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/blog\/do-i-have-a-urinary-tract-infection\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/0540-UTI_Blog-Header-03-1.jpg\",\"articleSection\":[\"Sexual health\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/#\/schema\/person\/81ed02c2a9faeb0907bce592fe9f85ab\",\"name\":\"admin_mpl\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/blog\/author\/admin_mpl\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Do I have a urinary tract infection (UTI)? | Maple","description":"There are different types of UTIs. Here are common causes and treatments and how to get a prescription online with free delivery or pick up.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/blog\/do-i-have-a-urinary-tract-infection\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Do I have a urinary tract infection (UTI)?","og_description":"There are different types of UTIs. Here are common causes and treatments and how to get a prescription online with free delivery or pick up.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/blog\/do-i-have-a-urinary-tract-infection\/","og_site_name":"Maple","article_published_time":"2022-06-13T18:20:16+00:00","article_modified_time":"2022-07-11T18:48:22+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1181,"height":483,"url":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/0540-UTI_Blog-Header-03-1.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"twitter_card":"summary_large_image","schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/#organization","name":"Maple","url":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/","sameAs":[],"logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/maple_logo@3x.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/maple_logo@3x.png","width":702,"height":240,"caption":"Maple"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"}},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/","name":"Maple","description":"Online Doctors, Virtual Health &amp; Prescriptions in Canada","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":"required name=search_term_string"}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/blog\/do-i-have-a-urinary-tract-infection\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/0540-UTI_Blog-Header-03-1.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/0540-UTI_Blog-Header-03-1.jpg","width":1181,"height":483},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/blog\/do-i-have-a-urinary-tract-infection\/#webpage","url":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/blog\/do-i-have-a-urinary-tract-infection\/","name":"Do I have a urinary tract infection (UTI)? | Maple","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/blog\/do-i-have-a-urinary-tract-infection\/#primaryimage"},"datePublished":"2022-06-13T18:20:16+00:00","dateModified":"2022-07-11T18:48:22+00:00","description":"There are different types of UTIs. Here are common causes and treatments and how to get a prescription online with free delivery or pick up.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/blog\/do-i-have-a-urinary-tract-infection\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/blog\/do-i-have-a-urinary-tract-infection\/"]}]},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/blog\/do-i-have-a-urinary-tract-infection\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Do I have a urinary tract infection (UTI)?"}]},{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/blog\/do-i-have-a-urinary-tract-infection\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/blog\/do-i-have-a-urinary-tract-infection\/#webpage"},"author":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/#\/schema\/person\/81ed02c2a9faeb0907bce592fe9f85ab"},"headline":"Do I have a urinary tract infection (UTI)?","datePublished":"2022-06-13T18:20:16+00:00","dateModified":"2022-07-11T18:48:22+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/blog\/do-i-have-a-urinary-tract-infection\/#webpage"},"wordCount":2007,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/blog\/do-i-have-a-urinary-tract-infection\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/0540-UTI_Blog-Header-03-1.jpg","articleSection":["Sexual health"],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/#\/schema\/person\/81ed02c2a9faeb0907bce592fe9f85ab","name":"admin_mpl","url":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/blog\/author\/admin_mpl\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1007"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1007"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1007\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":27418,"href":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1007\/revisions\/27418"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/27400"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1007"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1007"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1007"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}