Symptoms of Urinary Tract Infection — Page 4

Urinary tract infection in men

Urinary tract infections in men are more common after age 50, when changes in their prostate can narrow the urethra and slow the flow of urine. Urinary tract infections in men younger than 50 often indicate an underlying abnormality, such as a narrow urethra, enlarged prostate, kidney stone, or inflammatory bowel disease.

In some cases, sexually transmitted diseases such as chlamydia cause urinary tract infections in men (and women). Men are also prone to UTIs after prolonged catheter use in hospitals.

Sometimes, men who believe they have a urinary tract infection have bacterial prostatitis, a condition that causes recurring prostate infections. Symptoms of prostatitis include:

• Blood in urine or semen
• Pain with urination, bowel movements, or ejaculation
• Pain in your lower back or around your groin
• Foul-smelling urine

It is often difficult for men to tell the difference between prostatitis and a UTI, so you should visit your doctor for a correct diagnosis.

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