Patient/caregiver was instructed on risk factors for UTI in males as follows:
Poor fluid intake:
- Intake of daily recommended fluid volume can result in normal volume of urine formation.
- Elimination of the urine flushes out any bacterial organisms in the urinary tract and thus helps inhibit colonization of bacteria and prevent development of UTI.
- Poor fluid intake leads to compromised urine volume and poor urine volume finds it difficult to flush out any bacteria from the urinary tract.
- Continued presence of bacteria in the urinary tract can lead to the bacteria gaining hold, colonize, and initiate an urinary tract infection.
Poor immunity:
- Strong immune system, the body’s natural defense against invading microorganisms, help prevent growth of microorganisms and thus prevent development of UTI.
- Compromised immune states, such as, poorly controlled diabetes, HIV infection, malnutrition, and individuals undergoing chemotherapy or radiation result in poor defense and consequently, exercise poor check on the growth of infecting microorganisms.
- This can lead to development of UTIs.
