10 UTI Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #10: Confusion
In the elderly, it can be hard to diagnose a UTI as the symptoms they have are not always typical. Confusion is one of the characteristics of a UTI infection in the elderly and is also known as delirium. They may not experience the classical symptoms of UTI due to their lower immune response. Some elderly patients also have issues with their memory such as having dementia.
Others may be unable to tell you verbally due to other co-morbids they have. Confusion may be mistaken as part of their aging symptoms and is often overlooked. If you notice irritability, agitation, withdrawal, and confusion in an elderly patient, it might be due to a UTI.
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