A high-sodium diet has been associated with elevated blood pressure.
Long-term, uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to kidney damage.
A high-salt diet may also contribute to the development of kidney stones.
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In fact, many people think that calcium stones are the result of eating too much calcium.
According to theDietary Guidelines, Americans should consume less than 2,300 milligrams (mg) of sodium per day.
The more caffeine you drink, the more you may have to urinate.
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There is some evidence that women withinterstitial cystitis, also known as IC, should avoid caffeine.
As a result, you need more water than you would ordinarily if you are sedentary.
Urinating shortly after sexand wiping yourself has been shown to reduce the odds you will develop an infection.
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Urinary tract infections occur more often in women after sex in women because they have shorter urethras than men.
Though rare, men can get urinary tract infections too and they can transmit pathogens to women as well.
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.The urinary tract & how it works.
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Urology Care Foundation.Ways to stay hydrated in summer.
Urology Care Foundation.Take steps to avoid a UTI this summer.
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