Indirectly, but yes. The damaged innervation could cause incomplete emptying of the bladder, urinary retention, and many other things which could lead to an infection.

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My friend Nelson Denis and I do a little jam session and sing a bit of our made up on the spot hit song “Urinary Tract Infection”, plus Nelson tells “the greatest story ever told”.

Duration : 0:5:30

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“You name it, I had it.” This episode of Candid Health follows the story of William, who suffered multiple strokes leading to many other complications, told by his wife Pat and himself. Hear how his unrelenting family support helped him miraculously recover.

Duration : 0:1:12

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“Information is power and patients need to have the information.” Dr. Vaughan of New York-Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell Medical Center stresses the need for patients to compile as much information they can as quickly as possible so they can make an informed, punctual decision regarding their urologic condition.

Duration : 0:0:51

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“I never overstate until we have the facts, and patients always need hope.” Dr. Vaughan of New York-Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell Medical Center explains how a doctor must be certain of their diagnosis and always allow their patients hope.

Duration : 0:1:25

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“I could be sitting right here and be operating in another room, another county, another city.” Dr. Vaughan of New York-Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell Medical Center explains the nature of robotic surgery, how it lessens pain, and prospects for improvement in the future.

Duration : 0:1:22

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“We’re entering a new era in medicine where the patients are going to be taking an incredible amount of responsibility for their own diseases.” Dr. Vaughan of New York-Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell Medical Center explains how now, more than ever, with the advent of new technology facilitating communication and learning, he believes patients will be able to start diagnosing urologic diseases themselves. Dr. Vaughan notes how the patient knows his own symptoms best, and if properly informed, can best understand and identify his urologic condition.

Duration : 0:1:33

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“We like evidence-based medicine, however we can’t ever lose the individuality.” Dr. Vaughan of New York-Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell Medical Center explains how urologists go about evaluating urologic diseases and conditions.

Duration : 0:1:21

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“How do you know whether that’s an infection or something else. That’s the type of thing we would hope to explain” Dr. Vaughan of New York-Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell Medical Center runs through many common questions patients have, for themselves and for doctors, about urology.

Duration : 0:1:34

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“Men tend to put their heads in the sand, and ignore problems, part of the male macho.” Dr. Vaughan of New York-Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell Medical Center comments on how women become comfortable with doctors through childbirth, whereas many men are hesitant to see a doctor about a problem. Dr. Vaughan goes on to say how men are learning to speak with a urologist to properly understand their symptoms and the treatment options available to them.

Duration : 0:1:12

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