10 Causes of Bladder Infection
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #8: Constipation
Constipation causes a higher pressure on the bladder which prevents the complete emptying of the bladder, allowing for bacterial growth in the urine that is left in the bladder. The higher pressure can also result in backflow of urine from the urethra to the bladder.
It may be beneficial for patients who have constipation and frequent UTI episodes to try to resolve their constipation issues to see if it lowers the frequency of UTIs.
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