Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) — Patient-Friendly FAQ
What is a UTI?
A UTI occurs when bacteria infect the bladder or urinary tract, causing pain and frequent urination.
- Burning with urination
- Urgency and frequency
- Pelvic pain
- Cloudy or bloody urine
Untreated UTIs can spread to the kidneys and become serious.
- Same-day urine testing
- Antibiotics if positive
- Guidance for prevention
Can UTIs go away on their own?
Sometimes, but antibiotics prevent complications.
Why do UTIs come back?
Hygiene, hydration, and other factors play a role.
Same-day relief for UTIs is available — don’t wait.
Site Locations
We have three locations in the Metro Atlanta area, including Sandy Springs, Peachtree Corners (Norcross), and Johns Creek.
Sandy Springs
369 Sandy Springs Circle, Sandy Springs, GA, 30328Mon-Fri: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sat-Sun: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Peachtree Corners
3020 Holcomb Bridge Rd., Norcross, GA 30071Mon-Fri: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat-Sun: Closed
Johns Creek
10475 Medlock Bridge Rd. Building 800, STE 820, Johns Creek, GA 30097Mon-Fri: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PMSat-Sun: Closed
Make sure to contact your doctor and notify them of your health condition
Call 9-1-1 anytime if you think you may need emergency care. For example, call if:
- You have severe trouble breathing
- You have constant chest pain or pressure
- You are severely dizzy or lightheaded
- You are confused or can’t think clearly
- You have pale, gray, or blue-colored skin or lips
- You pass out or are very hard to wake up
- You have weakness or drooping on one side of the face
- You have weakness or numbness in an arm or a leg
- You have a severe headache
- You have a seizure
You can learn more about the flu by visiting the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Website
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/index.html