Acute urinary tract infections (UTI) become chronic when bacteria in the urine embed themselves into the lining of the bladder wall, where the antibiotics cannot reach them.
Symptoms of Chronic UTIs
- Pain or burning sensation when peeing
- Needing to pee more often than usual during the night
- Pee that looks cloudy, dark or has a strong smell
- Needing to pee suddenly or more urgently
- Blood in your pee
- Pain in the lower tummy or back
Living with Chronic UTI has significant physical and emotional impacts, greatly affecting a person's quality of life.
