Urinary tract infections can be classified into three types. The type of infection depends on which part of the urinary tract is infected.
1. Urethritis: An infection of the urethra, the hollow tube that drains urine from the bladder to the outside of the body
2. Cystitis: A bacterial infection of the bladder that often spreads from the urethra
3. Pyelonephritis: A potentially serious infection of the kidneys that is usually the result of ascending infection from the bladder
If you suspect that you may be suffering from UTI, do visit your urologist for a check-up!
