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Does holding it in cause urinary tract infections (UTIs)?

April 26, 2017cause holding infections tract urinary UTIs

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Does holding it in cause urinary tract infections (UTIs)?

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• According to an interesting survey conducted by Cystex/Harris Interactive, nearly 30% of adults indicated that they only use public restrooms in dire emergencies.While holding it in does not directly cause a urinary tract infection (UTI), it can cause overdistension (stretching) that can damage the lining of the bladder, making it more vulnerable to bacteria that are normally present. Medical experts advise that you should urinate when your body signals that you should do so, avoiding holding it in for long periods of time.