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Can a severe uti ever cause a stroke in the elderly?my mother has a foley catheter and has been having many seizures. history of strokes. face droop.
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Unlikely: It is unlikely for a UTI to cause a stroke. It can cause recurrence of symptoms of previous stroke and look very much like a stroke. It can also cause seizures which may also look like a stroke.
Answered 9/4/2019
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