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Bladder/kidney infection

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Whoputthecatout Tue 04-Oct-16 15:29:44

Has anyone any experience of memory loss related to bladder or kidney infections? I know that in us old fogies it can cause confusion/memory problems.

My husband is awaiting the results of tests on what is almost certainly one of these and as well as the usual symptoms his memory has been coming and going. He was given a dementia check by the GP and passed with flying colours. GP assured him there was no cognitive loss at all.

He has been started on antibiotics - second day now. Does anyone know how quickly he might get his memory back? I understand memory loss from bladder infections is reversible. It has been most alarming to have someone normally so cogent being so confused and with a memory that comes and goes, particularly as this was the only symptom to start with.

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grannylyn65 Tue 04-Oct-16 15:34:05

Working with 'older' people for many years I can state categorically that 'UTI's' can have drastic effects. It is first port of call when someone is more confused than usual, it's temporary!

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Whoputthecatout Tue 04-Oct-16 15:40:39

Thanks Granny. That was a quick response! smile He is getting so frustrated because he knows his memory is shot at the moment. A thought is in his head at one moment and gone the next.

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grannylyn65 Tue 04-Oct-16 15:47:41

Won't last x

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rosesarered Tue 04-Oct-16 15:50:00

That's interesting! explains a lot.

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Wobblybits Tue 04-Oct-16 16:39:12

Agree with Grannylyn, aslo worked in a cares center and UTI's do cause confusion etc. and as she says it clears up quickly.

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grannylyn65 Tue 04-Oct-16 18:02:39

WB?

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Luckygirl Tue 04-Oct-16 22:41:03

Any infection can have this effect.

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merlotgran Tue 04-Oct-16 22:58:49

My mother used to suffer frequent UTIs towards the end of her life. She would be completely doo-lally until the anti-biotics kicked in. We got to know the signs and would get a urine sample to her GP's surgery PDQ. The sooner the treatment starts the better.

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