Yale New Haven Health Urgent Care—a physician-founded practice that’s been treating patients since 2008—proudly offers treatment for urinary tract infections and yeast infections. We’ve earned a reputation across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York for delivering quality care with ease and speed.
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a type of infection that develops within the urinary system, which includes the urethra, bladder, ureters, and kidneys.
UTIs are most commonly caused by bacteria, especially E. coli (a type of bacteria commonly found in the large intestine). After entering through the urethra, bacteria can continue into the bladder, the ureters, and finally, the kidneys.
Certain anatomical differences make women more likely than men to develop UTIs. For example, a woman’s urethra is located closer to her anus, which makes it easier for bacteria to travel from her anus into her urinary tract. Plus, a woman’s urethra is shorter, which makes it easier for bacteria to move from the urethra to the bladder.
If you have a UTI, you may experience one or more of the following symptoms:
Treatment for a UTI usually involves taking an antibiotic. Even if you start feeling better after the first few doses, it’s important to take the full course of medication, since failing to do so could allow a UTI to return and become resistant to treatment.
A yeast infection is a type of fungal infection that can affect the skin and certain body cavities, including the vagina.
Our bodies naturally contain a type of yeast known as “candida.” When candida levels become imbalanced, it can cause a yeast infection to develop. The following risk factors can increase the chances of experiencing a vaginal yeast infection:
The symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection include:
Treatment for a vaginal yeast infection often involves using an oral or topical antifungal medication. As with UTIs, it’s important to carefully follow treatment instructions to prevent a yeast infection from returning.
Should you visit an urgent care center, the emergency room (ER), or your primary care provider (PCP) for a UTI or yeast infection? The answer will largely depend on the severity of your symptoms. Visiting the ER should generally be reserved for when you’re experiencing a life- or limb-threatening illness or injury. ERs typically charge high rates in comparison to other providers, and because they have to prioritize treating individuals with medical emergencies, patients with milder conditions often have to wait a long time to receive care.
Vaginal yeast infections almost never require emergency treatment. Although UTIs rarely constitute emergencies, they may require a trip to the ER if they progress and produce especially severe symptoms such as:
If you’re experiencing symptoms like these, you should call 911 or get to a nearby hospital as soon as possible. You may also want to consider visiting the ER for a UTI if you have diabetes or kidney disease, you’re currently using or have recently used antibiotics or a catheter, or you’re elderly, immunocompromised, pregnant, or part of another high-risk population.
Otherwise, you can rely on either your PCP or an urgent care provider to treat your UTI or yeast infection. With that said, PCPs typically have limited office hours and are often booked far in advance, so it may be difficult to secure an appointment with them. If no appointments are available or you need treatment outside of your PCP’s normal business hours—for example, at night or on a weekend or holiday—then you should seek urgent care for your UTI or yeast infection.
Many providers offer urgent care for UTIs and yeast infections, so why should you turn to Yale New Haven Health Urgent Care for treatment? Here are just a few of the qualities that set us apart from other urgent care providers:
If you think you might have a UTI or yeast infection, you can get the treatment you need at Yale New Haven Health Urgent Care. We operate urgent care centers in Connecticut and New York, and as was noted above, we stay open 365 days per year and offer extended hours for our patients’ convenience. Walk into the location nearest you today, book a visit online, or take advantage of our 24/7 integrated telehealth service. No matter which option you choose, you can look forward to receiving exceptional urinary tract infection or yeast infection treatment that will help relieve your symptoms as quickly as possible.
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We are proudly associated with Yale New Haven Health in Connecticut and New York. We, also, work collaboratively with local providers, including your primary care or specialty doctor, across Connecticut and New York.
Our experienced providers are trained in emergency, family, and internal medicine. In fact, you’ll find many are the same experts who have treated patients in local area hospitals.
Fees vary, though are significantly lower than a visit to the emergency room and generally the same or slightly higher than a visit to your primary care doctor.
If you have insurance, the total charges will be determined based on your insurance provider’s policy regarding urgent care and the level of care you receive during your visit with us. If you have further questions, please contact your insurance company.
For information on the estimated cost of a self-pay visit, please call your local Yale New Haven Health Urgent Care center.
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