Boils on the face and Urinary Tract Infections

[humormepleez]

Is there a correlation between boils on the face and urinary tract infections? If so, how is this typically treated? What happens if it isn't treated?

[humormepleez]

No, I don't have any problems with my teeth.

I have had UTIs and boils on my face for nearly 5 years now. I never had achne growing up, so at age 37 its a little alarming. I have been on countless antibotis and they seem to work short term but the infection always comes back. There is consistently blood in my urine via test. I have had MRI, bladder scope, ultrasounds, pap smer, urine cultures, and blood tests. Given the length of this problem the boils have gotten worse and are very painful and have fever at times. The medical bills have really stacked up and I even have insurance. I think I'm more worried that if this infection continues it could turn into a life or death situation.

Thank you so much for your reply!

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Boils are caused by infection of the hair follicle by staph aureus. There is no direct relation between UTI and boils on skin.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.