Bayboro, NC
A 37-year-old female asked about a 66-year-old female:
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.
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
A Verified Doctoranswered
Rheumatology 53 years experience
No: The issues would be unrelated to the uti.
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Dr. Bennett Machanic commented
Neurology 53 years experience
Both the seizures and stoke issues need neurological attention and should be treated and controlled. See a neurologist ASAP.
Apr 15, 2014
Dr. Khamid Bakhadirovanswered
Neurology 19 years experience
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.
4.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Sep 4, 2019
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