Holding urine, inadequate hydration, and prolonged sitting during travel are factors that increase the risk of infection, leading to urinary tract inflammation.
Hung, 35, experienced four months of left lower back pain, painful urination, and occasional blood in his urine. Doctors diagnosed an impacted ureteral stone causing urinary tract obstruction and kidney dilation.
Pelvic floor exercises, weight management, and preventing constipation are key strategies for middle-aged women to reduce the risk of urinary and pelvic floor disorders.