The right medical intervention for male urinary tract infection
Urinary tract infection (UTI) is the result of bacterial proliferation in various parts of the urinary system, particularly the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. UTI affects many women, but men are also susceptible to the condition.
Men aged 50 and above have a higher risk of UTI than younger men. This may be caused by a bacterium called Escherichia coli. Most cases of UTI among younger men are typically the result of sexually transmitted infections.
The following symptoms indicate UTI:
- Urinary urgency
- Pain in the central lower abdomen
- Painful urination
- Fever and chills
- Bloody urine
- Fatigue
- Dribbling
- Pain in the pelvis or area between the rectum and scrotum (a sign of prostatitis)
- Foul-smelling urine
- A stinging sensation while urinating
The risk of developing UTI increases with the following conditions:
- Kidney stones
- Prostate enlargement (BPH)
- An abnormally narrow urethra
- Urinary incontinence
- Urinary retention
- Dehydration or lack of fluid intake
- Poor hygiene
- Anal intercourse
- Not being circumcised
- Taking immunosuppressive medication
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