Can a UTI cause permanent damage?

About a month ago I got the worst UTI of my life. I didn't notice it until I was at the point of urinating blood. I finally got it cured, but ever since then I have to use the restroom every 3-4 hours, and little things like sneezing, coughing or startles cause me to release a little urine.

Even though I cured the UTI could it have been so bad that it permanently damaged my bladder? Will it ever be back to it's pre-uti condition?

ems-

Sounds unsettling. You should ask your physician this question. But yes, I think any infection can cause permanent damage. The question is, did it? My guess is probably not, or the physician would have mentioned it. But for you own sanity, you might want to make another medical appointment- at least a consult- to verify that there is no ongoing problem.