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Was having a bowel movement when the toilet water splashed back at me. as a woman, i'm not sure if this could be harmful or cause a bladder infection?

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Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

If you were: at home, do not worry. In a public facility there is a conceivable chance of picking up an infection

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 3/22/2020

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