When should you go to emergency room for UTI?
You should seek emergency care for a UTI if you have high fever, confusion, severe back or side pain, vomiting, inability to keep fluids down, or signs of sepsis (shaking chills, low blood pressure, rapid breathing).
Detailed Medical Explanation
Emergency attention is required if there are symptoms of kidney infection, dehydration, or sepsis. Immediate care reduces risk of permanent organ damage or death. See NHS: When to seek help.
Clinical Context
Our clinic triages severe urinary symptoms for urgent referral: Contact us.
Evidence-Based Approaches
Sepsis and kidney infections are medical emergencies. NHS: UTI emergencies.