<s>[INST] Can stress cause a UTI? [/INST] No, stress cannot cause a UTI. Bacteria are responsible for urinary tract infections. However, stress may play a role in bladder dysfunction, which may lead to a UTI. Risk for UTIs may increase as a result of stress-related behavioral changes, such as waiting to urinate or urinary retention. Source: THE THREAD . Link: https://blog.walgreens.com/health/general-health/uti-faqs-important-facts-on-urinary-tract-infections.html. Field: Urology. Disease: Urinary Tract Infection </s>