Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions related to urinary tract infection (UTI):

1. What symptoms indicate I may have a UTI?
   
   
2. What tests will you need to perform to diagnose UTI? How do I prepare for these tests?
   
   
3. What do you think caused my UTI?
   
   
4. What treatment will I need for my UTI? Are there any side effects of this treatment?
   
   
5. What can I do to prevent UTIs in the future?
   
   
6. What changes in my sexual activities do you recommend to lessen the risk of future UTIs?
   
   
7. Do you recommend I drink cranberry juice to prevent future UTIs? How often should I drink it?
   
   
8. If I require a catheter while in the hospital, how can I or the hospital staff prevent a UTI infection?
   
   
9. If I’m pregnant when I get a UTI, what medication can I take that won’t be harmful to the baby?
   
   
10. Could my urinary symptoms be related to another condition (e.g., kidney stones, tumor, enlarged prostate) other than UTI?