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Gargollo, M.D. Although bladder infections are more common in women, men can get them, too.
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Signs and symptoms of bladder infection (cystitis) in men include: Frequent urination Strong, persis...
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Signs and symptoms of bladder infection (cystitis) in men include: Frequent urination Strong, persistent urge to urinate (urgency) Burning or tingling sensation during or just after urination (dysuria) Low-grade fever Cloudy urine with a strong odor Blood in urine (hematuria) Trouble urinating, especially if you have a problem with your prostate Increased risk of bladder infection in men may be linked to: An enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH) Kidney stones Diabetes Abnormal narrowing of the urethra (urethral stricture) Recent use of a tube to drain your bladder (urinary catheter) Having a procedure done where an instrument is inserted into the urethra, the opening at the tip of the penis where urine leaves the body Treatment of a bladder infection depends on the cause, but typically includes antibiotics. With Patricio C. Gargollo, M.D.
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