This is something we frequently treat in the emergency room, where somebody comes in with a urinary tract infection," NBC News senior medical correspondent Dr.
At that point, Torres said, a patient is at risk of sepsis — a dangerous overdrive of the immune system in response to an infection — or septic shock, when organs start to fail.Doctors will also work to identify any underlying conditions that may have led to the infection in the first place: a blockage, a kidney stone, even diabetes, Tewari said.“If you have difficulty with urinary symptoms with voiding, that can put you at increased risk,” said Dr.Early intervention is the best way to guarantee a good outcome, Tewari said: "If there is a symptom, don’t ignore it