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UTI Symptoms and Treatment for Men

Date Published: 16th September 2009
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It seems like a good idea to look at such infections since millions of men acquire such an infections each year. A urinary tract infection, also called a UTI, is an infection of the bladder, kidneys, prostate or urethra. It is vital to recognize the symptoms and treatments even though urinary tract infections in men, especially young men, are less likely than in women.

One of the main causes of UTI in men is prostatic hypertrophy. The enlargement of the prostate gland reduces smooth flow of urine resulting in incomplete emptying of the bladder. This urine withholding causes bacteria to grow in urine resulting in UTI necessitating bladder infection treatment. Men who have kidney stones or a catheter inserted for smooth urination carry a larger risk of developing urinary tract infection. In addition, any disorder which inhibits the body’s immune system, such as diabetes, can lead to UTI.


Although some men who have a UTI do not have any symptoms, nearly all men will be subject to some or all of the following symptoms:

• Frequent desire to urinate but commonly the amount of urine passed is small.
• Pain and burning when urinating, usually at the beginning.
• Often feeling fatigued
• Chills and fever develop on occasion
• The urine can look cloudy. If blood is present then the color will be reddish
• Urine can smell offensive.
• Nausea and even vomiting may occur in kidney infections.
• Discomfort or pressure in the lower stomach

Antibiotics are the common remedy for treating urinary tract infections. Care should be taken to finish the prescription to allow for the most effectiveness of the antibiotics. The symptoms of UTI may disappear soon after starting antibiotics. They can also return just as fast if you quite taking them before finishing the prescription.


Many serious and life-threatening infectious diseases are treated with robust drugs like antibiotics. However, antibiotic-resillient germs can result if antibiotics are used as the "heal all" drug. Antibiotics are only effective against bacterial infections, certain fungal infections and some types of parasites. Most infections result from either bacteria or viruses.

Naturally treating a urinary tract infection can be a very successful choice to antibiotics and have been used for hundreds of years to treat pain and discomfort as well as tackle the primary symptoms. Herbal remedies for urinary tract infections are reliable and have no side effects. They also maintain one's physical, mental, and emotional health, instead of just treating UTI symptoms. Using herbal and homeopathic remedies for urinary tract infections is also less likely to be a factor in frequent infections, and can consequently provide a secure and longer-lasting solution to this frequent yet painful health condition.

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