Can uti cause constipation?

Being constipated makes it difficult to empty your bladder all the way, which means trapped bacteria have lots of time to grow and cause infection, says Hawes. read more

Why constipation causes UTI. Chronic constipation can cause bladder infection in many ways. As you can see on the image, the rectum and urinary bladder are located in the pelvis. When you are constipated, the hard stools accumulate in the rectum. The faecal loading causes distension of the rectum. read more

Actually, recurrent UTI's and constipation can also indicate an insufficient intake of water. This is a problem with seniors, who either forget to drink water, have forgotten how little they have had, or they realize the more they drink, the more they go to the bathroom. All in all, it's a merry-go-round. read more