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A member asked:
Does having bph make it more likely that i will get a uti?
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Yes: If you have BPH (benign prostatic hypertrophy or an enlarged prostate) and because of that you are not able to empty your bladder completely then you are definitely predisposed to getting a uti. Drink plenty of fluids and void often to minimize the risk. If the symptoms are troublesome talk to your urologist about starting you on medication for it.
Answered 1/28/2015
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Yes: BPH can cause urinary retention/incomplete bladder emptying which in turn increases risk of uti.
Answered 1/28/2015
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Yes, especially...: Clinically, men with bph-related symptoms are prone to develop uti. But, its exact mechanism is yet unclear; it has been postulated that resultant tissue changes (more collagen and possible ischemia) of bladder muscle and high residual urine after voiding secondary to poor relaxation and opening of prostate urethra.
Answered 4/28/2014
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Yes In Some People: Yes some people with BPH are prone to get repeated Bladder Infctions But does not happen in al patients with BPH
Answered 4/23/2015
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