Bladder or UTI Infection?

Question

The other day i noticed a fairly sever pain in my back on my left side where my kidney is. I then noticed a slight pain during urination, and i am going a lot more than normal. I have been drinking lots of cranberry juice, and taking cranberry pills, and it seems to be getting better, but the thing that concerns me is that i have a slight pain, or discomfort in my s*****m. Its not too bad, but i have never really had a problem before. The pain isn't horrible, but any pain down there is noticeable. Could this be a symptom of a UTI? I am 20, and i am overweight, but my health isn't horrible. Any ideas? Thanks.

Answer 1

Go and see a doctor as only a proper medical examination can diagnose the problem accurately and thus point to a cure.  Delay will only make matters worse as any infection can spread to your kidneys and/or bladder.

Cranberry juice is not the magic potion that its makers would like you to think it is.  Be careful not to overdose on it.

Answer 2

Painful urination and frequency are most common signs for a UTI. If you also have some pain in s*****m it could be that you have epididymitis. For the right diagnosis and treatment (w/ antibiotics) you should go see a doctor.