Priya Sharma Priya Sharma Asked 8 months ago

Can you have a uti without pain?

I've been feeling some discomfort while urinating, and it's a bit frequent, but I don't have that burning pain people usually talk about. Could it still be a UTI, or is it something else if there's no actual dard?

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Kabir Lamba Kabir Lamba Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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Yeah, it's possible. I didn't have any burning pain, just felt like running to the washroom every ten minutes and my urine looked really cloudy. Thought it was just too much coffee, but a doctor's test confirmed a UTI.

Shalini Misra Shalini Misra Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

My aunt ignored a painless UTI because she thought it was just minor weakness, and the infection spread to her kidneys, requiring hospitalization. Please don't take it lightly and see a doctor for a proper checkup.

Ramesh Patel Ramesh Patel Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Any untreated urinary tract infection, even a painless one, can quietly travel up to the kidneys and cause severe complications. Please get it properly evaluated by a doctor to ensure your safety.

Rahul Nair Rahul Nair Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Yes, it's possible. While keeping active and walking helps with overall circulation, you shouldn't rely on exercise to sweat out an infection. If the doctor confirms a UTI, complete the prescribed course of medication.

Tanmay Shinde Tanmay Shinde Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Actually, it happened to my mom last month, yaar. She had absolutely no pain, just felt super weak and had cloudy urine. We took her to the clinic and it turned out to be a UTI. Better to get it checked.

Nisha Chawla Nisha Chawla Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

I completely understand how frustrating it is when your symptoms are vague and you don't know what's wrong with your body. I felt so anxious when I had no pain but still tested positive. Getting a doctor's advice really helped calm my mind.

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Abhinav Joshi Abhinav Joshi Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Honestly, waking up five times in the night to pee without any pain or burning is just annoying. I thought my bladder was just playing games, but yes, it can be a silent UTI. Off to the clinic I go!

Sanjay Gupta Sanjay Gupta Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

True, but don't let it drag on. A basic urine routine test costs only about 150 to 200 rupees at local labs, which is much cheaper than treating a kidney infection later. Get the test done first, then show the report to a general physician.

Aditi Rao Aditi Rao Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

Yes, it is clinically possible to have an asymptomatic UTI, often found during routine checkups. However, self-treating is not advisable. It's best to consult a urologist or gynecologist to see if treatment is actually required.

Sita Devi Sita Devi Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Haan beti, pain nahi hota toh hum dhyan nahi dete, par urinary infection bina dard ke bhi ho sakta hai. Khoob saara paani piyo aur dactar babu ko ek baar dikha lo, laparwahi nahi karni chahiye.

Savitri Devi Savitri Devi Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Yes, sometimes there is no sharp pain, only a heavy feeling in the lower abdomen. Along with drinking plenty of water and practicing gentle yoga, please get your urine tested to ensure the infection is properly treated.

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Sneha Thomas Sneha Thomas Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I didn't know a UTI could happen without pain, as everyone always talks about severe burning. Is it possible to clear it just by drinking water, or are antibiotics always necessary even if it doesn't hurt?

Riya Kapoor Riya Kapoor Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Don't stress too much, dear! A painless UTI is actually super common, sometimes you just feel a bit tired or notice a weird smell. Just drink lots of coconut water and go see a doctor to get a quick checkup done.

Megha Sen Megha Sen Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

I noticed my water intake was quite low on my tracking app, and even though I had no pain, my urine color was consistently dark. A quick test confirmed a mild infection. Keeping track of these small signs is really helpful.

Vikram Malhotra Vikram Malhotra Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Painless UTIs are very common, especially in older adults or people with specific nerve conditions. Stop waiting for the burning sensation to start and just get a urine culture done today. It's the only way to be sure.

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