Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are more common among women, but men do account for about twelve percent of all cases. Infections occur when bacteria enters the urethra and travels into the bladder. A more serious infection can lead to kidney infections, which are less common.

Symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI) include:

• Pain in the abdomen
• Painful urination
• Feeling the “need” to urinate
• Cloudy urine
• Blood in urine

There are a number of factors that contribute or make someone more predisposed to UTIs, both anatomical and external such as an obstruction in the urethra, immune disorders or even the bacteria found on your skin. Usually a simple course of antibiotics will clear up the infection. Most men, however, will need further testing to make sure there is no significant problem present.

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