Weakened Immune System
The symptoms of a UTI in younger people typically include a burning sensation when urinating, repeated urges to urinate with little to no output, pain or pressure in the abdomen, and pee that is black or murky and may smell strange.
These physical signs don’t always manifest in older people. Instead, a UTI in an older adult may be indicated by changes in cognition and mental state. This is a risk because an untreated urinary tract infection can result in significant issues, including renal damage or sepsis.
Their health may be seriously endangered by these supposedly “silent” UTIs. The first sign of a UTI for some older adults is pain in the lower back. However, most people don’t immediately think of a UTI when they have lower back pain or discomfort.
The immune system is considered involved in the disparity in symptoms between young and older adults. The immune system declines in responsiveness with advancing age. Thus, the infection may progress to a more severe stage before the immune system mounts a defense and the signs and symptoms of a UTI show up.
