Tustin, CA
A 31-year-old female asked:
I held in my urine for 7.5 hours during a plane flight and bus ride and car ride while traveling to denver co. can this cause a uti? what urinary problems can this cause? i have a yeast infection now
2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Liza Shiffanswered
Anti-Aging Medicine 31 years experience
UTI risk: most urinary tract infections are simple and isolated events, however certain conditions increase your risk: female, diabetes, genetic anatomy, history of multiple previously, recent intercourse, diaphragm and spermicidal foams. Additionally, holding in urine increases your risk with the dehydration from the flight and altitudes too! Definitely consider a urinalysis or visit to your doctor soon.
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Dr. Julie Abbott commented
Preventive Medicine 47 years experience
As women get older (and wiser) we learn that things work best if we empty our bladders at every reasonable opportunity:)
Feb 18, 2015
A Verified Doctoranswered
Rheumatology 54 years experience
None: It is unlikely to cause any problems. The yeast infection is unrelated.
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