The 5 warning signs of a bladder infection are painful urination, cloudy or bloody urine, increased frequency and urgency to urinate, strong smelling urine and lower abdominal pain or pelvic pain.
If you experience any of these 5 warning signs and symptoms of a bladder infection you should see a doctor or go to the ER.
If you have any back pain along with the bloody urine and only able to pee in small amounts it's a sign of a bladder infection also known as a urinary tract infection and if left untreated it could result in kidney damage and even kidney failure.
A common symptom and sign of a bladder infection or urinary tract infection is a painful burning or stinging sensation during urination.
With a bladder infection or urinary tract infection you will also often have a feeling of the urge to urinate more often than usual, even when there's not much urine in your bladder.
The urine with a bladder infection or urinary tract infection can also appear dark, cloudy or have a reddish or brownish tinge due to the presence of blood.
And you may also experience pressure, pain or cramping in your lower abdomen or pelvic area and the urine may also have a foul or strong odor, that is often described as a fish or ammonia like odor due to the bacteria that is causing the infection.
You should always see a doctor about a bladder infection or urinary tract infection and if it gets serious or you can't see a doctor you should go to the ER to be checked out.
I had a urinary tract infection and had to go to the ER and it was getting towards my kidneys and if I hadn't got to the ER and got checked out and got on the antibiotics I could've had kidney failure and even died.