10 Urinary Tract Infection Symptoms
Symptom #10: Confusion
Symptoms of a UTI in the elderly are often atypical and, therefore, the diagnosis of a UTI is often delayed or missed. Confusion is one of the symptoms of a UTI in the elderly. Atypical symptoms in the elderly may be attributed to their lower immune response.
Since some elderly patients may also have existing dementia, the diagnosis of a UTI can be more difficult. Confusion can be easily mistaken as part of dementia or senility and is often overlooked. Other atypical symptoms of a UTI in the elderly include withdrawal, irritability, and agitation.
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