Vijay Singh Vijay Singh Asked 10 months ago

Can males get kidney infections?

My wife recently had a kidney infection, and the doctor said it's more common in women. It made me wonder about men. Can males get kidney infections too, or is it almost exclusively a female problem?

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Suman Sharma Suman Sharma Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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Yes, they absolutely can. My teenage son had a severe kidney infection last year which started as a simple bladder irritation. Please make sure he drinks plenty of water and doesn't hold his urine for long hours.

Manjula Iyer Manjula Iyer Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Yes, men do get kidney infections, and it can be very painful. While barley water and tender coconut water help soothe the burning sensation, they cannot cure the bacterial infection. You must take proper antibiotics from a doctor.

Shanti Swaroop Shanti Swaroop Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Yes, the male body is also subject to these painful infections. Keep your mind positive, drink pure water throughout the day, and seek a doctor's care to cleanse the body of this illness.

Gopal Dutt Gopal Dutt Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Men can definitely get kidney infections, and it usually happens when a urinary tract infection travels up. You can drink cranberry juice to help, but if there is high fever or back pain, go to a doctor immediately.

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Meenakshi Sundaram Meenakshi Sundaram Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Yes, men can get kidney infections, and they are often considered complicated because of the prostate gland. It is highly recommended to get a urine culture test and consult an urologist immediately.

Shalini Pandey Shalini Pandey Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

My brother went through this, and we learned that kidney infections in men can sometimes be linked to kidney stones. Get an ultrasound done along with a urine test to find the exact cause under a doctor's guidance.

Sanjay Gupta Sanjay Gupta Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Yes, we men are not immune to kidney infections, as my poor bladder found out last year! It is painful enough to make a grown man cry. Go to the doctor, get the antibiotics, and drink water like your life depends on it.

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Tanya Sen Tanya Sen Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Hey, don't stress too much, but yes, guys can get kidney infections too. It is less common than in women, but it still happens. Just tell him to see a doctor and get it treated with proper medicine.

Vijay Verma Vijay Verma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

My father had a severe kidney infection that started with a high fever and shivering. We had to rush him to the hospital where they kept him on IV fluids. It is definitely something that needs immediate medical care.

Pranav Joshi Pranav Joshi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I just recovered from a kidney infection last month and the lower back pain was unbearable. I had to take a two-week course of antibiotics prescribed by my urologist. Please don't ignore it if you feel burning while urinating.

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