A urinary traction infection (UTI) is a very common type of infection in your urinary system. A UTI can involve any part of your urinary system, including the urethra, ureters, bladder and kidneys. Symptoms typically include needing to urinate often, having pain when urinating and feeling pain in your side or lower back. 25–42 percent of uncomplicated UTI infections clear on their own within a week. Most UTIs can be treated with an antibiotic.[1]https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9135-urinary-tract-infections
Typically, for an uncomplicated infection, you’ll take antibiotics for 2 to 3 days. Some people will need to take these medicines for up to 7 to 10 days. For a complicated infection, you might need to take antibiotics for 14 days or more. A follow-up urine test can show whether the germs are gone. If you still have an infection, you’ll need to take antibiotics for a longer period of time.[2]https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/what-are-antibiotics-for-uti