10. Infrequent Urination
Patients who experience an infection with NF bacteria may also notice other symptoms that they might
not attribute to their condition. Some patients with advanced infections may experience the onset of
urinary problems.
“Oliguria” involves the decrease in urine output in the patient. If the patent produces less than 400-ml of
urine in 24 hours, they deal with the onset of oliguria. Some patients with NF may also develop “anuria,”
describing the absence of urine entirely.
Doctors are at a loss to explain the reasons why NF could possibly affect urine output. However, most
medical experts think there is a link between kidney function and NF infection, causing changes to
urinary output.
If you’re noticing any of the symptoms of NF occurring, and you begin to experience changes in urinary
output, seek medical attention immediately. Without medical attention, you have less than a 30%
the survival rate from the infection.
NF symptoms may occur suddenly or progressively over time. Understanding that you have an infection
and seeking medical help helps you avoid the nasty complications associated with this disease. Prompt
diagnosis is critical to your outcome with necrotizing fasciitis.