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chesterfield
urology
6055 harbour park drive
midlothian, va. 23112
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phone: 804.639.7777
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804.739.1021
www.chesterfieldurology.com
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Urinary Tract Infections in Men
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection in any part of the urinary system but occurs most often in
the bladder and urethra. While UTIs are relatively rare in younger men, prevalence increases as men
age. UTIs cause painful burning during urination, urinary urge and pelvic discomfort.
While most men will never experience a UTI, factors that put some men at risk for developing
these infections include:
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Age - UTIs are more common in men over the age of 50
Enlarged prostate
Diabetes
Kidney stones
Insertion of a bladder catheter
Symptoms of a Urinary Tract Infection in Men
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Urinary urgency - The feeling that you constantly have to urinate even when little or no urine
flows out
Pain for burning sensation during urination
Urine that has a small amount of blood or looks cloudy
Foul-smelling urine
Discharge of fluid from the penis
Abdominal or flank/lower back pain - Pelvic pain accompanied by a fever or chills may indicate a
kidney infection and should be immediately brought to the attention of a physician
Treating and Preventing UTIs
Most urinary tract infections are caused by bacteria that enter the urinary tract. The most common
treatment for a UTI in men is a course of antibiotics to kill the bacteria causing the infection.
There are things men can do to help prevent UTIs from occurring, including:
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Practice safe sex by wearing a condom
Drink plenty of fluids
For uncircumcised men, make sure to clean the area around and underneath the foreskin daily
Natural remedies - Vitamin C can be taken to acidify urine and help kill bacteria that cause UTIs