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| Appointment with a specialist, 20 min Price per appointment. | from 140,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 148,10 € Price estimate from 140,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 148,10 € | Price per appointment. |
| Appointment with a specialist, 30 min Price per appointment. | from 163,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 171,10 € Price estimate from 163,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 171,10 € | Price per appointment. |
| Appointment with a specialist, 45 min Price per appointment. | from 199,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 207,10 € Price estimate from 199,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 207,10 € | Price per appointment. |
| Gynaecologist's appointment, 20 min | from 83,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 153,10 € Price estimate from 83,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 153,10 € | |
| Gynaecologist's appointment, 30 min | from 90,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 160,10 € Price estimate from 90,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 160,10 € | |
| Dermatologist's appointment, 20 min | from 144,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 152,10 € Price estimate from 144,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 152,10 € | |
| Dermatologist's appointment, 30 min | from 159,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 167,10 € Price estimate from 159,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 167,10 € | |
| ENT doctor's appointment, 20 min | from 142,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 150,10 € Price estimate from 142,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 150,10 € | |
| ENT doctor's appointment, 30 min | from 166,90 € Without Kela reimbursement from 174,90 € Price estimate from 166,90 € Without Kela reimbursement from 174,90 € | |
| Paediatrician's appointment, 20 min | from 142,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 150,10 € Price estimate from 142,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 150,10 € | |
| Paediatrician's appointment, 30 min | from 166,90 € Without Kela reimbursement from 174,90 € Price estimate from 166,90 € Without Kela reimbursement from 174,90 € | |
| Orthopaedist's appointment, 20 min | from 142,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 150,10 € Price estimate from 142,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 150,10 € | |
| Orthopaedist's appointment, 30 min | from 166,90 € Without Kela reimbursement from 174,90 € Price estimate from 166,90 € Without Kela reimbursement from 174,90 € | |
| Appointment with a psychiatrist, 45 min Price per appointment. | from 123,70 € Without Kela reimbursement from 173,70 € Price estimate from 123,70 € Without Kela reimbursement from 173,70 € | Price per appointment. |
| Appointment with a psychiatrist, 60 min Price per appointment. | from 172,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 232,10 € Price estimate from 172,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 232,10 € | Price per appointment. |
| Ophthalmologist's appointment, 30 min | from 166,90 € Without Kela reimbursement from 174,90 € Price estimate from 166,90 € Without Kela reimbursement from 174,90 € | |
| Ophthalmologist's appointment, 45 min | from 222,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 230,10 € Price estimate from 222,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 230,10 € |
Revised 8/5/2024
Published 8/5/2024
Urinary tract infections are a common problem for women. About half of women have a bladder infection at least once. A urinary tract infection usually occurs in the lower urinary tract, i.e. the bladder or the urethra. Sometimes the infection spreads to the upper urinary tract, to the kidneys. This leads to a less common and more severe infection of the kidneys (pyelonephritis).
In most cases, urinary tract infections are caused by bacteria. Usually, it is the body’s own bacteria, E. coli, which originates from the intestines.
The urinary tract infection symptoms in women can range from mild to severe and can occur suddenly.
In mild cases, a urinary tract infection can be treated at home in the early stages of the infection. You can try the following for treating a urinary tract infection:
If you are a healthy woman aged 18–65 and have typical lower urinary tract infection symptoms, you can use our Digital Clinic or book a remote appointment with a doctor. Otherwise, book an appointment with a doctor online or by calling our customer service.
During the appointment, our doctor examines the situation and makes sure that it is a urinary tract infection and not another condition causing similar symptoms.
If necessary, the doctor performs a physical examination, which may include palpation of the abdomen, pelvis, and kidney area to determine pain or tenderness.
The most important diagnostic test is a bacterial culture sample of urine, which is examined for bacteria that are a sign of the infection.
If urinary tract infections are recurring or if upper urinary tract infections or other potential causes are suspected, additional tests, such as laboratory tests, ultrasound examinations, computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may be necessary to assess the structure and functioning of the urinary tract.
Once a urinary tract infection has been diagnosed, the doctor prescribes the necessary antibiotic treatment. Usually, monitoring is not necessary. If the problem recurs within four weeks, you should see a doctor. Pregnant women are always examined after treatment.
Urinary tract infections are treated with antibiotics. The length of the course of medication depends on the severity of the infection. You can take normal painkillers for pain. It is important to drink enough.
Urinary tract infection symptoms subside in a few days. Nevertheless, use the course of antibiotics prescribed by your doctor, in its entirety, to prevent the urinary tract infection from recurring.
If urinary tract infections recur continuously, prophylactic medication may be considered if non-pharmacological methods and, in postmenopausal women, a local oestrogen preparation have been found to be ineffective.
There are several ways to prevent urinary tract infections. For example, the following can help reduce the risk of a urinary tract infection:
Bladder and urethra infections are infections of the lower urinary tract. Infections of the lower urinary tract are a common problem for women. A urinary tract infection is caused by bacteria getting into the lower urinary tract, from where it can also spread to the upper urinary tract.
In most cases, urinary tract infections are caused by bacteria. Usually, it is the body’s own intestinal bacteria, most commonly E. coli, which has got into the urethra and then into the bladder and, in the worst case, the kidneys. A urinary tract infection cannot be transmitted from one person to another.
When a urinary tract infection has spread to the kidneys, i.e. the upper urinary tract, the symptoms are severe and include fever, nausea and back and side pain. In the elderly, the only symptom of kidney infection can sometimes be a collapse in general health. In this case, make an appointment to see a doctor.
A renal pelvis infection is an infection of the upper urinary tract. This is a less common but serious infection that requires immediate medical attention.
The symptoms of a renal pelvis infection are clearly different from the symptoms of a bladder infection. Symptoms that may indicate a renal pelvis inflection are side and back pain and fever. It may also be the case that the only symptoms are a deterioration in general health, general nausea, fatigue or weakness without typical urinary problems.
Renal pelvis infection symptoms include:
A urinary tract infection can sometimes occur without a stinging sensation when urinating. It may be the case that the only symptoms of a severe upper urinary tract infection are back and side pain or a deterioration of general health. Sometimes, a routine urine sample of a completely asymptomatic woman indicates bacterial growth, which is a normal finding and does not usually require treatment.
However, if the woman in question is pregnant, even asymptomatic bacterial growth in the urine is always treated with antibiotics because bacteria in the urine has been found to increase the risk of a renal urinary tract infection and also premature labour. After treatment, pregnant women should have a urine test to confirm the success of the treatment.
If you have symptoms of a urinary tract infection, such as a stinging sensation when urinating or an increased or sudden need to urinate, but there are no signs of infection in the urine sample, it may be a question of a sexually transmitted disease, for example. This must be clarified by a doctor.
You can try to treat mild symptoms of urinary tract infection yourself by drinking enough, drinking cranberry juice and urinating often. If home care of this kind does not help, the urinary tract infection is treated with antibiotics. The length of the course of medication depends on the severity of the infection. You can take normal painkillers for pain. Pregnant women should always seek treatment with a doctor and not attempt home care.
The medication for urinary tract infection is antibiotics. Antibiotics are only available with a doctor’s prescription.
Prophylactic medication is available for urinary tract infections if the infections are recurring and a doctor assesses that prophylactic medication may be useful.
Painkillers, such as paracetamol and ibuprofen, can be used to alleviate the pain caused by a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections can be cured with antibiotics, available with a doctor’s prescription.
Cranberry juice may help prevent urinary tract infections because the substances it contains can prevent bacteria from adhering to the urinary tract walls. The effects of cranberry juice vary from person to person, so not everyone benefits from it.
Many people believe that vitamin C helps prevent and treat urinary tract infections. There is no scientific evidence regarding this. There is no evidence that apple cider vinegar is beneficial in the treatment or prevention of urinary tract infections.
The urinary tract infection test is performed by bacterial culture of urine in a laboratory. A urine sample is required for the test. The most reliable urine sample is a so-called midstream urine sample taken, after washing the genital area, from morning urine which has been in the bladder for at least four hours. Home tests for urinary tract infections are available from the pharmacy and can be used as support in the diagnostics.
If you are pregnant and have a urinary tract infection, see a doctor. A urinary tract infection during pregnancy may increase the risk of premature labour and a renal infection. Even asymptomatic bacterial growth in urine in pregnant women requires treatment with antibiotics and the confirmation of the success of the treatment with a urine test.
Men can have a urinary tract infection. In men, urinary tract infection symptoms include an increased need to urinate and a stinging sensation when urinating. For men, a urinary tract infection can also lead to epididymitis. Urinary tract infections in men always require medical attention. Read more about men’s urinary tract infections here.
Children can have a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections in children always require medical attention. Read more about children’s urinary tract infections here.
A urinary tract infection cannot be transmitted from one person to another.
