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Does UTI Cause Swollen Lymph Nodes In The Groin?

Posted on Sat, 26 Jul 2014

Question: Can groin glands swell in a man with a UTI or is that associated with a more serious infection like the bladder?

Answered by Dr. Ashish Verma (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
yes they can swell in uti

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

Welcome again to HealthcareMagic.

Yes groin glands (lymph nodes) can get enlarged in case of a urinary tract infection. But that is rare. Its more commonly seen in STDs and late stages of cancer (which is uncommon at your age).

I would suggest that you get yourself tested for STDs and get clinically examined by a physician to help reach a diagnosis and subsequent management.

Hope i have been helpful.

Regards,
Dr. Ashish Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Ashish Verma (8 hours later)

Thank you. Ive been on amoxicillin for a uti @ 60 hours now and doesnt seem any better. Is this usually whats given or could i be on the wrong meds?

Answered by Dr. Ashish Verma (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
try nitrofurantoin

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

Amoxicilline is usually not given for uti. Take nitrofurantoin of ofloxacin. But these are prescription medicines.

Regards,
Dr. Ashish Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ashish Verma (5 hours later)

Thank u for the advice. After seeing the dr today, he prescribed nitrofurantoin as u recommended. Hopefully on my way to less discomfort

Answered by Dr. Ashish Verma (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Amen

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I am glad that i have been of help to you. If you don't have further queries, you may close this discussion and rate the response.

Get well soon.

Regards,
Dr. Ashish Verma

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T