IMPORTANT NOTE

While UTIs in the lower part of the urinary tract are no fun, a more serious danger is that bacteria will travel up to your kidneys. Kidney infections that aren’t treated can be quite dangerous. Symptoms include:

■ High fever, shaking chills and sweats.

■ Lower back pain.

■ Nausea and vomiting.

Call your practitioner immediately if you have any symptoms of a kidney infection.