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Would thickening of the colon cause a uti?

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UTI: Not usually, but would need to know more info about what is going on here to answer accurately.

Answered 10/8/2013

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Dr. Mark Pack answered

Specializes in General Surgery

No: "A thickening of the colon"...was this mentioned on a CT? In general, no, this would not cause a UTI.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 11/1/2015

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