Experiences a burning pain when passing urine.
Dysuria is 1 of the 3 key diagnostic signs and symptoms of UTI in women
aged under 65 years without a catheter (along with new nocturia and
cloudy-looking urine).
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New nocturia
Passing urine more often than usual at night.
New nocturia is 1 of the 3 key diagnostic signs and symptoms of UTI.
New nocturia may be a sign of other problems, such as urinary retention
and diabetes.
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Turbid urine
Urine is cloudy to the naked eye.
Cloudy-looking urine is 1 of the 3 key diagnostic signs/symptoms of UTI in
women under 65 years without a catheter (along with dysuria and new
nocturia).
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Fever
In women aged under 65 years, a temperature of ≥37.9°C may indicate sepsis.
The most common symptom is fever but this is non-specific.
The absence of a fever does not exclude a UTI.
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Urgency
Urgency in women aged under 65 years and new urgency in women over 65
years is a common symptom that can indicate a UTI. It can also be a sign of an
overactive bladder
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Visible haematuria
In women aged under 65 years, visible haematuria can be an indication for UTI.
However, when it is a finding on its own, consider causes other than a UTI and
investigate as appropriate.
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Suprapubic pain or tenderness
This increases the probability of an UTI.
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Flank pain
Can be a sign of a kidney problem - many organs
are in this area, other causes
are possible. Flank pain and fever, chills, blood in the urine, or frequent or
urgent urination, then a kidney problem is the likely cause. It could also be a
sign of kidne
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New or worsening delirium
In women aged over 65 years, this can indicate a UTI. Also consider other causes of delirium, use the
PINCH ME mnemonic - pain, other infection, poor nutrition, constipation,
poor hydration, medications, environment change
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
Passing urine more often than usual at night.
New nocturia is 1 of the 3 key diagnostic signs and symptoms of UTI.
New nocturia may be a sign of other problems, such as urinary retention
and diabetes.
Back
New nocturia
Card 3
Front
Urine is cloudy to the naked eye.
Cloudy-looking urine is 1 of the 3 key diagnostic signs/symptoms of UTI in
women under 65 years without a catheter (along with dysuria and new
nocturia).
Back
Card 4
Front
In women aged under 65 years, a temperature of ≥37.9°C may indicate sepsis.
The most common symptom is fever but this is non-specific.
The absence of a fever does not exclude a UTI.
Back
Card 5
Front
Urgency in women aged under 65 years and new urgency in women over 65
years is a common symptom that can indicate a UTI. It can also be a sign of an
overactive bladder
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