Urinary Tract Infections and Stroke Survivors

Urinary tract infection may be present if the person has any of the following signs or symptoms:

• blood in the urine
• a burning feeling when voiding
• cloudy urine with sediment (matter that settles to the bottom)
• pain in the lower abdomen or lower back
• fever and chills
• foul-smelling urine
• a frequent, strong urge to void or frequent voiding

Get in touch with the doctor if there is any sign of a urinary tract infection.