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What do you think, could my boyfriend get an infection (urinary tract) from peeing while sitting down?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Doubtful.: Never heard of that. I very much doubt that this would be the cause of a urinary tract infection.

Answered 4/24/2013

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A member asked:

What do you think, could my boyfriend get an infection (urinary tract) from peeing while sitting down?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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