What Is a Urinary Tract Infection?
5. Complications
Urinary tract infections are usually straightforward to treat, but they will still sometimes cause dangerous complications. One of these is that an infection may end up causing permanent kidney damage. Some people might also find that the infections keep on returning even after clearing up completely.
Another potential problem is stricture, which is a condition in men where the urethra becomes narrower. Sepsis is another potential complication which is the result of a strong reaction to the infection by the immune system. Sepsis has the potential to be fatal and the patient must be found immediate medical assistance if sepsis is suspected.
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