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causes of male urinary tract infection
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Dr. Pedro Hernandez answered
40 years experience Geriatrics
Obstruction/ stones: Males with utis require work up. Predisposition is due to obstruction by BPH (enlarged prostate), scars in urethra, stones in urinary tract, prostatitis, frequent catheterizations etc.
Answered on Apr 5, 2018
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Dr. George Klauber commented
Specializes in Pediatric Urology
Also fistulas between the intestinal tract and the bladder or urethra. Retained urine due to neurogenic bladder dysfunction or severe constipation. Uncircumcised infants in the first 3 - 6 months of life. Males with severe phimosis and retained smegma, or causing ballooning with a tight phimotic ring retaining urine
Jan 2, 2012
Dr. Howard Adler answered
31 years experience Urology
Multiple: Cause of male UTI are varied and can include - poor fluid intake, phimosis (tight foreskin) and poor hygiene, urianry tratc stones, benign prostate enlargement with incomplete bladder emptying, uretharl stricture, urinary tract stones, and obstruction anywhere in the urinary tract. Furthermore, abnormal connection between the urinary tract and the intestine diverticulitis or cancer may occur.
Answered on Jun 4, 2018
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Dr. Patricio Gargollo answered
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Several things: The most common is incomplete emptying of the bladder because of an enlarged prostate.
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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered
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Urethritis?: True urinary tract infections are rare in younger males. Are you sure that's what it is? And not urethriits? If he is about your age (22) and the main ... Read More
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Dr. Tarek Naguib answered
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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 ... Read More
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Dr. George Klauber answered
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Many: Bacteria multiplying in bladder. Not urinating after sex, allowing bacteria which reached bladder ; multiply. Using bubble-bath and tub baths rather t ... Read More
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