Understanding UTIs: Common Symptoms, Causes & How to Treat Them

Understanding UTIs: Common Symptoms, Causes & How to Treat Them Published on: 30th December 2022 Medically reviewed by: General Practitioner at First Response Healthcare However, urinary tract infections can also happen to men, elderly adults, and children. Elderly individuals are at higher risk for developing cystitis, which is an infection in the bladder. This can then also lead to other conditions such as enlarged prostate or bladder prolapse, which is when the bladder falls or slips out of its usual position. Urinary tract infections are very common, and they occur more frequently in women than in men. This is because the urethra is shorter in females and closer to the anus, where E. coli bacteria is commonly found. However, urinary tract infections can also happen to men, elderly adults, and children. Elderly individuals are at higher risk for developing cystitis, which is an infection in the bladder. This can then also lead to other conditions such as enlarged prostate or bladder prolapse, which is when the bladder falls or slips out of its usual position.