Dizziness Abdominal Pain and prolonged fatigue

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Symptoms
The symptoms of a bladder infection include
Cloudy urine
Foul or strong urine odor
Frequent or urgent need to urinate
Low fever (not everyone will have a fever)
Need to urinate at night
Pain or burning with urination
Painful sexual intercourse
Pressure in the lower pelvis
If the infection spreads to the kidneys, symptoms may include
Chills and shaking
Fatigue
Fever above 102 degrees Fahrenheit, which lasts for more than 2 days
Flank (side) pain
Flushed, warm, or reddened skin
General ill feeling
Mental changes or confusion (in the elderly, these symptoms often are the only signs of an UTI)
Nausea and vomiting
Severe abdominal pain (sometimes)
For more information see: Pyelonephritis

Signs and tests
A urine sample is usually collected. Urinalysis commonly shows white blood cells, red blood cells, and nitrates in the urine.
See also: RBC - urine
Special urine tests (urine culture (clean catch) or catheterized urine specimen may be done to determine the type of bacteria in the urine and the appropriate antibiotic for treatment.

Treatment
TREATMENT AT HOME
A mild urinary tract infection may go away on its own without treatment. However, antibiotics are usually recommended because there is a risk that the infection can spread to the kidneys. Antibiotics are taken by mouth, usually from 3 to 7 days. It is important that you finish all the medication