Updated Mar 12, 2021 | 15:00 IST Urinary tract infection is an infection caused in parts of the urinary system. It is most likely to affect women as compared to men. It can be cured at home, but in severe cases, medication is required. UTI: Causes, symptoms and home remedies to cure urinary tract infection | Photo Credits: Pixabay Key Highlights UTI are usually self-diagnosable and can be cured at home in early stages Here is how you can diagnose and cure urinary tract infection at home New Delhi: The UTI can affect your kidney, urinary bladder or urethra. If the infection gets serious it might also affect the kidneys. It is a very common type of infection. Our urine does not generally contain bacteria or germs. Urine is a by-product of our kidneys. When the toxins and waste products are removed from the blood by the kidneys, urine is created. The urine moves through the urinary system without any contamination and complication. If bacteria or germs enter the urinary system from outside of the body it causes immense pain and problems like inflammation and infection. The urinary tract makes and stores urine. The urinary tract includes kidneys, urethra, ureters and bladder. Every 1 out of 5 women is affected by UTIs. It can also occur in men and children. In case you start getting UTI very frequently, you should visit a doctor and follow the proper treatment.