There are two types of UTIs that can affect men, known as lower UTIs and upper UTIs.
While UTIs in men are rare, lower UTIs are the most common type found in men, primarily affecting the urethra and bladder. Upper UTIs are more severe and are caused by infections progressing from the lower urinary tract up into the kidneys.
Upper UTI symptoms for men and women are severe and can include nausea, back pain and fever. In men, a fever can be an indication that the prostate has also become infected. If left untreated an upper UTI can also lead to sepsis, which is when the infection enters the bloodstream. This is a dangerous and potentially life-threating condition, which requires intensive care.
This is why its important to catch men’s urine infection symptoms early, and take steps to prevent UTIs from occurring.