Can a uti cause stroke like symptoms?

Question

My father, who is quite old, had a bad UTI recently, and he developed some very strange symptoms like slurred speech and weakness on one side. We got scared it was a stroke. Can a UTI cause symptoms that resemble a stroke?

Kabir Mehta · Accepted Answer

I read that in elderly people, severe infections like a UTI can cause sudden confusion or weakness, which looks like a stroke. If you or someone else is experiencing facial drooping or slurred speech, stop everything and go to an emergency room immediately.

Ram Dulari · Answer

Nahi babu, peshab ke infection se aisi badi beemari ke lakshan nahi aane chahiye. Agar hath pair sunn ho rahe hain ya bolne me dikkat hai, toh turant bade aspital jao. Der bilkul mat karna.

Kiran Bala · Answer

Beta, a simple infection should not cause numbness or slurred speech. If an older person in the house is acting confused due to a UTI, it is a sign that the infection is severe. Don't try any home remedy for this, take them to the hospital directly.

Akash Verma · Answer

I am so sleep-deprived that I sometimes get dizzy, but stroke-like symptoms from a UTI sounds extremely scary! Please don't ask on forums for this, if someone is actually showing those symptoms, please rush them to a doctor right away.

Srinivas Rao · Answer

My grandfather had a severe UTI and became highly confused and disoriented, which we mistook for a stroke. The doctors at the multi-specialty hospital explained it is called delirium caused by severe infection in seniors. You must get a proper medical evaluation immediately if you notice stroke-like signs.

Can a uti cause stroke like symptoms?

5 answers

Consult a neurologist

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