10 Causes of Kidney Infection
Cause #10: Constipation
Constipation occurs when the bowel movements are infrequent and hard to pass due to dry stool. Symptoms of constipation include abdominal bloating which can cause higher pressure on the bladder preventing complete bladder emptying and resulting in bacterial growth.
The pressure on the bladder can also cause backflow of urine allowing the bacteria to move from the lower urinary tract to the ureters or kidneys causing a kidney infection. Patients who experience both constipation and frequent episodes of UTI should try to resolve their constipation first to see if the frequency of UTIs decreases.
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