What kind of discharge does a UTI cause?

Pain or burning when urinating. Urine that looks cloudy or milky. Blood in urine. Penis discharge (in men)
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What color is the discharge from a urinary tract infection?

is the cause, there is usually a discharge from the urethra. The discharge is often yellowish green and thick when the gonococcal organism is involved and may be clear and thinner when other organisms are involved. In women, discharge is less common.
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What does discharge look like for a UTI?

In both men and women, discharge from the urethra due to a UTI can leave white particles in urine. Other symptoms of a UTI may include: burning sensation while urinating. more frequent urination.
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Can a UTI cause unusual discharge?

UTIs can occur in people of any age, including children. Symptoms of a UTI include: increased vaginal discharge. a burning sensation when urinating.
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Can a UTI cause mucus discharge?

A normal test result usually shows a small or moderate amount of mucus in your urine. A large amount of mucus may be a sign of a medical problem, including: A urinary tract infection (UTI) A sexually transmitted disease (STD)
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Can a UTI cause milky discharge?

Urinary tract infection (UTI)

A UTI is another more common cause of cloudy or milky urine. If the urine smells particularly foul, a person may have an infection. The cloudy look typically comes from discharge of either pus or blood into the urinary tract.
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How long does UTI discharge last?

How long will the effects last? For most UTIs, the symptoms go away within 24 hours after you begin treatment. Take all of the medicine your healthcare provider prescribes, even after the symptoms go away.
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How do you tell if you have a UTI or yeast infection?

UTI symptoms typically affect urination. They may cause a burning sensation when you urinate, or you may feel a need to urinate more frequently. Yeast infection symptoms may include pain when urinating, but you'll also experience pain and itchiness in the affected area.
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Can a UTI cause discharge and odor?

Fishy smelling urine

Fishy odor from your urine can be caused by a urinary tract infection (UTI). The bacteria from the infection can contaminate the urine and cause a distinct fishy smell. Other symptoms may include urine that is cloudy, burning sensation when urinating, or other mild pain when you pee.
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What does chlamydia look like?

Chlamydia symptoms can include pus-like yellow discharge; frequent or painful urination; spotting between periods or after sex; and/or rectal pain, bleeding, or discharge.
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What color is gonorrhea discharge?

Gonorrhea discharge is white or green. And neither discharge from Chlamydia or Gonorrhea are typically cottage-cheese like. This is an important difference. And neither of these go away without antibiotics, so it's important to see your doctor for treatment if you suspect you may have Chlamydia or Gonorrhea.
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What does trich discharge look like?

Women with trich may notice: Itching, burning, redness or soreness of the genitals; Discomfort when peeing; and. A clear, white, yellowish, or greenish vaginal discharge (i.e., thin discharge or increased volume) with a fishy smell.
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Can UTI turn into BV?

Both infections are likely the result of increased frequency of sexual intercourse; it is unlikely that BV causes UTI or vice versa. Thus, women with BV should be screened for UTI only if symptoms arise.
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What does UTI feel like female?

Symptoms of UTIs

A burning feeling when you pee. A frequent or intense urge to pee, even though little comes out when you do. Cloudy, dark, bloody, or strange-smelling pee. Feeling tired or shaky.
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Does a UTI make your VAG itch?

If you have vaginal itch along with urinary symptoms such as burning with urination, urinary frequency, and urinary urgency, you may have both a urinary tract infection (UTI) and a vaginal infection. Vaginal itch isn't a common UTI symptom, but it's possible to have two infections at once.
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Do I have a UTI or BV?

UTI symptoms typically affect urination. They may cause a burning sensation when you urinate, or you may feel a need to urinate more frequently. Vaginal infection symptoms may include pain when urinating, but you'll also experience pain and itchiness in the affected area.
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How can I tell the difference between BV and yeast infection?

One easy way to distinguish between these two conditions is the smell or lack thereof. Discharge from BV has a distinctive fishy odor, while yeast infection discharge tends to be odorless. BV discharge is also fairly thin, while yeast infection discharge has a thick consistency often resembling cottage cheese.
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What is yeast infection discharge?

Yeast infections often cause thick, white, clumpy vaginal discharge that usually doesn't smell (or only smells slightly different than normal). You might also have a creamy, whitish coating in and around your vagina. Most yeast infections lead to itching, burning, and/or redness in or around the vagina.
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Is it possible to have discharge without an STD?

Most STDs are highly treatable, and treatment prevents severe complications. Male discharge that has a non-STD cause may be a variation of normal discharge, or it could be a sign of an infection that requires treatment.
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Can a UTI cause a yeast infection?

Taking antibiotics to treat a UTI can sometimes cause a yeast infection. If that happens, contact your doctor to get proper treatment. Is there itching with a UTI? Itching in the infected area is not a typical symptom of a UTI, but it is a common symptom of a yeast infection.
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Why does my discharge feel like I've wet myself?

It's caused by hormonal changes. If the discharge is watery, it's most likely normal and not a sign of infection. Clear and watery discharge can increase at any point during your cycle. Estrogen can stimulate the production of more fluids.
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Why do I have white stringy stuff in my urine?

The bottom line. If you notice white particles in your urine, it's likely from genital discharge or a problem in your urinary tract, such as kidney stones or possible infection. If you have significant symptoms that accompany the white particles in your urine, you may want to see your doctor.
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What does 3+ mucus in urine mean?

Finding trace amounts of mucus in your urine is not something that should concern you. However, if you begin to see mucus in excess, make an appointment to speak with your doctor. Mucus can be a sign of a urinary tract infection (UTI) or other medical condition.
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How can I stop daily discharge?

Wear cotton underpants during the day. Cotton allows your genital area to “breathe.” Don't wear underpants at night. Avoid wearing tight pants, pantyhose, swimming suits, biking shorts, or leotards for long periods. Change your laundry detergent or fabric softener if you think it may be irritating your genital area.
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