UTI Treatment
Fast relief when you're uncomfortable.
Urinary tract infections are common and uncomfortable — burning, urgency, frequent trips to the bathroom, or pelvic discomfort. The good news is they're usually simple to diagnose and treat, and getting seen quickly means faster relief.
Evaluation is straightforward: a description of your symptoms and a quick urine test. Most UTIs respond well to treatment, and you'll get clear guidance on feeling better fast and preventing the next one.
If you're getting UTIs repeatedly, that deserves a closer look. Dr. Fan can evaluate recurrent infections to find the pattern behind them and build a plan to reduce how often they happen.
Understanding urinary tract infections
A urinary tract infection happens when bacteria enter the urinary system, most often causing bladder symptoms. UTIs are very common in women, and while they're usually not serious, they can be genuinely miserable — and occasionally spread if left untreated.
Most UTIs clear up quickly with the right treatment. When they keep coming back, though, it's worth understanding why, so you're not stuck in a cycle of repeat infections.
Signs and symptoms
Common signs of a UTI include:
- A burning feeling during urination
- A frequent or urgent need to urinate
- Passing only small amounts of urine
- Cloudy, dark, or strong-smelling urine
- Pelvic pressure or lower abdominal discomfort
- In some cases, fever or back pain (which needs prompt care)
Fever, back pain, or worsening symptoms can signal a more serious infection — don't wait to be seen.
How we evaluate it
Diagnosing a UTI is usually quick: you describe your symptoms and provide a urine sample for in-office testing. That's often all it takes to confirm the infection and start treatment.
For recurrent UTIs, Dr. Fan may look further to understand what's driving the pattern and how to break it.
What care includes
Care typically includes:
- Prompt evaluation and in-office urine testing
- Appropriate treatment to clear the infection
- Guidance on relief and recovery
- A prevention plan for recurrent infections
- Further evaluation if UTIs keep returning
The goal is fast relief now — and fewer infections down the road.
A UTI is common and treatable — but you shouldn't have to just wait it out in discomfort.
When to see Dr. Fan
Come in if you have:
- Burning, urgency, or frequent urination
- Pelvic or lower abdominal discomfort
- Repeated UTIs
- Fever or back pain with urinary symptoms (seek care promptly)
Your visit, step by step.
- Step 1
Describe
Describe your symptoms.
- Step 2
Test
Quick in-office urine test.
- Step 3
Treat
Start appropriate treatment.
- Step 4
Prevent
Prevention plan if UTIs recur.
UTI Treatment: your questions.
Ready to take the next step?
Call us or request an appointment online — we'll match you with the right visit type.