10 Causes of UTI
Cause #6: Dehydration
Dehydration occurs when the loss of fluids exceeds the intake of fluids. While some studies have not been able to find the connection between dehydration and a UTI, it has been postulated that dehydration leads to decreased urine output.
One of the functions of urination is the “cleansing” of the urethra as the outflow of urine prevents the accumulation of bacteria in the urethra. When there is decreased urine output, the intervals between urination increases allowing the bacteria to accumulate and move up the urinary tract resulting in an infection.
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