Uti from anal

The symptoms may be non-specific, and patients can undergo multiple investigations in an attempt to identify a cause. We have seen several such patients, all of whom had engaged in unprotected heterosexual anal intercourse prior to the onset of their symptoms. Presenting complaints included urethral discomfort, acute epididymitis resistant to standard antibiotics, and sudden onset of overactive bladder symptoms. These patients illustrate the importance of careful history taking. Whilst some questions may be difficult to ask, they may reveal precipitating factors that the patient will be reluctant to volunteer. The repetitive nature of the behaviour may explain the chronicity of symptoms experienced by the patients, and avoidance of this activity may be the only management needed to improve them.

Male Cystitis is not usually serious if treated quickly, but it can be very painful. Men who have unprotected anal sex are slightly more at risk of Cystitis. It can be more serious in men because it could be caused by:. If bacteria reach the bladder, they can multiply and irritate the bladder lining, leading to the symptoms of Cystitis.

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