Urinary tract infections (UTIs) complicated by other factors
Several factors determine whether you have a complicated urinary tract infection. These include:
- A high temperature [greater than 101°F (38.3°C)].
- Ongoing nausea, vomiting, and chills.
- Pregnancy.
- Being younger than 18 or older than 65.
- An impaired immune system.
- Diabetes.
- Symptoms that last longer than 7 days, or a recent UTI.
- Urinary tract blockage or kidney stones.
- An enlarged prostate.
- An improperly formed urinary tract.
- Your condition getting worse in spite of doctor-directed home treatment.
- Having a catheter in place.
| Author: | Kathe Gallagher, MSW | Last Updated: June 15, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine Philip Belitsky, MD, FRCSC - Urology | |
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