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Male with UTI that came out of the blue...

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gerard62834
gerard62834

Hi

I am 50, male, and I have been poorly for a few weeks following a severe UTI, alhough I feel much better now than I was. Without going into the whole story, the pain I had was so sudden and severe that I had to be taken to A&E in an ambulance. I wondered if I had kidney sones, but I've now had a follow-up ultrasound scan of my kidneys and abdomen and this was clear. Had already had PSA blood test back in June which was also OK, so I don't think it is my prostate. I have no idea how the infection occurred and it isseems as if it was just one of those things.

I do have overactive bladder and occasional urge incontinence but I have never had a UTI before.

Other pre-existing conditions are high blood pressure, overweight and high cholesterol, also history of peptic ulcers and duodenitis,  as well as mental health issues, but nothing you would think would cause this specific condition.    

I just wondered if anyone out there reading this post have had something similar or can help. I know UTIs are rare in men & I don't think I've quite got to the bottom of things yet. Has anyone else had any other tests other than ultrasound, and I wondered if they revealed anything more?

Thanks so much for your reply, and thanks for reading smile

Kind regards

Gerard   

 

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  • Sus28
    Sus28 gerard62834

    Posted

    Oh dear Gerard, that sounds painful.

    sorry I have not heard of anything similar.

  • john616
    john616 gerard62834

    Posted

    Gerard have you had the infection confirmed by a urine test. Also could it be pelvic tension. What does the dr say. Have you had antibiotics.

     

  • gerard62834
    gerard62834

    Posted

    Hi thanks so much for your replies - after my kidney infection last year my incontinence worsened considerably so that I had wet episodes at night and ruing the day, I currently take solifenacin 5mg to control OAB and have regular appointments with the continence advisor, have to keep up fluid intake as I tend to get dehydrated, glad I haven't had the severe pain back though, good luck everyone.

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