What are the leading causes of getting a UTI and how painful can having a UTI be?

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Keyaru · Answer

idk just drink cranberry juice that's what my mom dose

Sailor · Answer

I know that one of the causes can be poor hygiene.

winteramina2003 · Answer

yeah i currently have one and was wondering what the reason might be/what to do, so thanks.

Sailor · Answer

Ok no problem

Tranquility · Answer

It can be painful
You should probably see a doctor to actually diagnose it and get antibiotics to help fight the possible infection

another risk factor for UTI is just being a woman lol
women have shorter urethras which make it easier for bacteria to travel to the bladder and cause an infection