Question 1

what could be the causes of urinary tract infections in elderly men?

Accepted Answer

UTI isUnusual in men: The infection usually tracks upwards through the urethra. Causes may include sexual activity, non circumcision with suboptimal hygiene, or unknown. In men however, a UTI may warrant ultrasound to rule out a structural abnormality like a stone since UTI is not common in men like in women.

Question 2

can a man on immunosuppressant cause their female partner to have urinary tract infections after sex?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Vaginal intercourse is a risk factor for the development of utis in all women because of the close proximity between the urethral opening and the anus. Women can decrease this risk by practicing good hygeine and urinating as soon as possible after sex. Having an immunosuppressed partner, however, does not confer any additional risk.

Question 3

are there  any new treatments for urinary tract infections in men?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Cipro, (ciprofloxacin) as an antibiotic is often used as a first line antibioticmore often rather than sulfonamides, trimethoprim-sulfa, Amoxicillin or nitrofurantoin.. Lasers are used to treat bladder stones or many obstructive conditions if they are resonsible in causing utis. Ultrasound bladder scanners are used to diagnosed post-void residuals rather TAH using a catheter. Thats about it.

Question 4

why do females have urinary tract infections (utis) more often than men?

Accepted Answer

Length of urethra: Females have shorter distance for bacteria to travel to get into bladder and start colonizing.

Question 5

what cause urinary tract infections?

Accepted Answer

Causes of UTI: Most common is bacteria entering the urinary tract through the urethra.

Question 6

does holding it in cause urinary tract infections (utis)?

Accepted Answer

It can: It gives more time (if they are there) for bacteria to grow.

Question 7

can vitamins cause urinary tract infections?

Accepted Answer

No: Vitamin deficiency, especially of vitamin a, may promote  infection, but vitamins do not cause any infection.

Question 8

can an ovarian cyst cause urinary tract infections?  have gotten a uti two months in a row following growth and pain in ovarian cyst.

Accepted Answer

It is unlikely: that an ovarian cyst will cause a UTI.  However, some women may experience similar symptoms which may be mistaken for a UTI.  Careful testing of the urine is required to rule out UTI.  It is easy to overdiagnose UTI.

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Question 9

what causes urinary tract infections in women?

Accepted Answer

Bacteria + host.: Utis are caused by bacteria, most commonly e. Coli. For an infection to take hold, bacteria has to make its way into the bladder while overcoming normal host defenses. Women tend to have more utis than men because the urethra is short, and closer to bacteria of the perineum. Sex and use of spermicides can increase the risk. After menopause, decreased vaginal estrogen can lead to infections.

Question 10

what causes frequent urinary tract infections?

Accepted Answer

Two common causes: Frequent utis in adults especially in women are often related to sexual activities and personal susceptibility.

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