Does UTI Cause Swollen Lymph Nodes In The Groin?

Posted on Tue, 8 Jul 2014

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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

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