India, Aug. 29 -- Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are often thought of as a women's health issue. But the reality is that men too can get UTI. A senior urologist says that while women's anatomy puts them at risk of this health issue, UTI in men more often points to an underlying medical issue that may need attention.

"UTIs are less frequent in young men because of a longer urethra and antibacterial action of the prostatic fluid, but an increasing incidence has been found in recent years, more so in men older than 40. Even young men are now coming forward to report UTIs, usually because of hectic lifestyles, dehydration, excessive supplement intake, and poor hygiene," Dr. Arun Balakrishnan, Chief Urologist, Robotic surgeon, and Uro Oncolo...