Understanding Male Bladder Infections: Causes & Symptoms

Bladder infections are a type of urinary disorder caused by bacteria such as E. Coli gaining access to the bladder; in men, they can have several different causes and symptoms.

External Infection

• If bacteria gains access to a man's urethra, it can lead to a urinary tract infection (that can spread to the bladder; unprotected sex and poor hygiene are common causes of UTIs.

Internal Causes

• Bladder infections in men can result from pressure cause by an enlarged prostate, kidney problems like kidney stones, or surgery.

Symptoms

• Bladder infections are likely to cause urinary symptoms such as frequently feeling the need to urinate, pain or burning during urination and discolored urine.

Diagnosis

• Bladder infections can be diagnosed though urine and blood tests; getting infections diagnosed early is important to prevent the spread of bacteria to the kidneys.

Treatment

• Bladder infections can usually be treated effectively with antibiotics; UTIs can be stopped with antibiotics before bacteria spreads to the bladder if they are caught early.