Yes. One symptom of a UTI is blood in your pee. If you think you have a UTI — and especially if you’re peeing blood — it’s really important to see a doctor or nurse and get treated right away. UTIs don’t go away on their own. If left untreated, UTIs can also lead to kidney infections, which can be dangerous. Plus, UTIs can be very painful and uncomfortable.
Symptoms of UTIs include:
- feeling like you have to pee even when you know you don’t have to
- pain or burning when you pee
- bad-smelling or cloudy urine
- blood or pus in your urine
- soreness, pressure, or cramps in your lower belly, back, or sides
The good news is that a UTI is usually easy to treat with medicine (antibiotics). And the sooner you see a nurse or doctor for the medicine, the easier it is to treat. If you think you have a UTI, you can contact your nearest Planned Parenthood health center to get the care you need.
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