It is very uncommon for men to get a UTI but after the age 50 it is very likely men will experience a Urinary track infection which is commonly linked to BPH or Benign Prostatis Hyperplasia.
Why Urinary Tract Infection? When men turn 50 years old high hormone levels of testosterone start to develop in the body which causes the prostate to enlarge which causes BPH.
BPH is not prostate cancer but can block the flow of urine from the bladder.
This blockage prevents you from emptying your urine completely which gives you the constant feeling that you have to go to the restroom.
This also increases the chance of bacteria to develop and grow and turn into an infection.
Symptoms of UTI? - an unusually frequent need to urinate - an intense urge to urinate - pain or burning sensation during urination - cloudy or foul smelling urine - nausea and vomiting - pain or pressure in the area of the bladder - fever with or without chills - pain in the side or upper back The latter four symptoms are associated with an upper urinary tract infection.
Most of the symptoms sound like signs of prostrate problems and it might be so you want to consult your doctor as quickly as possible to make sure.
Doctors sometime will tell you to take cranberry pills or juice to get rid of the infection.
Cranberry has been proven to aggravate and kill the bacteria.
If it is chronic the doctor might prescribe an antibiotics.
If you suffer from BPH your doctor might give you some medication to help with your issue.