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UTI Assessment and Treatment in Markham and Scarborough

Burning when you urinate or needing to go more often can be uncomfortable and disruptive. A medical assessment can help determine whether you have a urinary tract infection, also called a UTI, or another condition. Contact Warden Wood Health Centre for an assessment in Markham or Scarborough.

Common UTI and bladder infection symptoms

Symptoms may include burning, urgency, frequent urination, lower abdominal discomfort or blood in the urine. Odour or cloudy urine alone does not establish a UTI. Vaginal irritation, sexually transmitted infections and other urinary conditions can cause overlapping symptoms.

Urine testing and treatment options

Your doctor asks about symptoms, previous infections, pregnancy possibility, allergies and medical history. A urine test or culture may be requested when appropriate. Antibiotic choice depends on the clinical situation, previous results and other health factors.

Tell the clinic if you are pregnant, have kidney disease, are immunocompromised or have recurring infections. Urinary symptoms in men and children also need an assessment tailored to their circumstances. If treatment is prescribed, follow the directions and seek reassessment if symptoms worsen or do not improve as expected.

Signs of a possible kidney infection

Fever, chills, pain in the side or back, vomiting or feeling very unwell can signal a more serious infection. Seek urgent care rather than waiting for a routine visit.

UTI FAQs

Can drinking water cure a UTI?

Staying hydrated may support comfort, but it does not reliably treat a bacterial infection.

Will I always need a urine culture?

Not always. Testing depends on your symptoms, history and risk factors.

Can a UTI cause blood in the urine?

Yes, but visible blood should be assessed and may need follow-up even after infection treatment.

What if UTIs keep coming back?

Your doctor can review test results, possible triggers and whether additional investigation or prevention options are appropriate.

Get help for urinary symptoms

Contact Warden Wood Health Centre to arrange care and ask about urine-sample instructions.