UTIs are more common among women, especially those who are sexually active. They also occur in men, however, particularly those over the age of 50. It's possible to have repeated infections. Among men, UTIs are more likely to develop when an enlarged prostate gland cuts off the flow of urine, causing it to stagnate and giving bacteria a chance to multiply. UTI all increase the chances of this kind of infection.
Women also increase their risk by wiping from back to front after a bowel movement.
Typical symptoms include a frequent need to urinate with inability to pass more than a small amount, pain and burning during urination, and dribbling or leaking during the day and while asleep. The urine may develop a foul odor or become blood-specked. If the problem is in your kidneys, you may have a pain in your abdomen or side accompanied by a fever and nausea. Your doctor will have your urine tested for bacteria. Antibiotics are prescribed to fight the infection.