Pelvic & period health

Bladder and urinary causes

Burning, urgency and lower tummy pain are often a urinary tract infection, but recurrent symptoms with negative tests can point to other bladder conditions.

Common symptoms

Burning or stinging when weeing
Going often, urgently, small amounts
Cloudy or strong-smelling urine
Low tummy ache

Useful to track

Symptom days
Fluid intake
Whether symptoms follow sex
Any fever or back pain

Tests and conversations that may be relevant

Urine dipstick and culture
Swabs if discharge is present
Review of recurrent-infection patterns

When to see a GP or specialist

Symptoms that do not settle in 48 hours on treatment
Three or more infections in a year
Blood in urine

Urgent warning signs

Fever with back or flank pain, shivering, or vomiting — possible kidney infection
Symptoms in pregnancy

In Australia, call 000 or healthdirect on 1800 022 222.

Questions to take to a clinician

Was a urine culture sent, and what grew?
Why do my infections keep coming back?
If cultures are negative, what else could this be?

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eophi shares general information reviewed against Australian guidance. It never diagnoses. If something feels urgent, call 000 or healthdirect on 1800 022 222.