What increases the risk for men over age 50 to develop a urinary tract infection (UTI)?

Choice A rationale

Pain in the left lower quadrant is not typically associated with acute gastritis. This symptom is more commonly associated with conditions affecting the lower left region of the abdomen, such as diverticulitis or kidney stones.

Choice B rationale

Epigastric pain is a common symptom of acute gastritis. This pain is often described as a gnawing or burning ache in the upper abdomen, and it may become either worse or better after eating.

Choice C rationale

Rectal pain is not typically associated with acute gastritis. This symptom is more commonly associated with conditions affecting the rectum or anus, such as hemorrhoids or anal fissures.

Choice D rationale

Chronic pain in the right upper quadrant is not typically associated with acute gastritis. This symptom is more commonly associated with conditions affecting the liver or gallbladder, such as gallstones or hepatitis.

Choice C rationale

Excessive thirst, increased urination, weight loss, and fatigue are all classic symptoms of diabetes mellitus, which is characterized by high blood sugar levels due to insulin deficiency or resistance (nih.gov, n.d.).

Choice A rationale

Hyperthyroidism, although it can cause weight loss, typically presents with additional symptoms such as increased heart rate, heat intolerance, and tremor (Studocu, n.d.).

Choice B rationale

Hypoglycemia typically leads to symptoms like sweating, hunger, and shakiness, often occurring in diabetic patients who take too much insulin or miss a meal (nih.gov, n.d.).

Choice D rationale

Cushing syndrome, resulting from excessive cortisol production, presents with symptoms like weight gain, thinning skin, easy bruising, and muscle weakness (nih.gov, n.d.).