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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) affect around 150 million people worldwide each year, but in men, they’re less common and often more complex and harder to treat. While prostate issues, aging, and catheter use are well-known male-specific risk factors, emerging research highlights another contributor: the gut microbiome.

For men with urinary incontinence who rely on a wheelchair, maintaining cleanliness isn’t just about comfort—it’s a vital part of daily health. Urine and fecal matter can easily soil the wheelchair’s surfaces, leading to unpleasant odors, rapid bacterial growth, skin irritation, and infections. Over time, this can severely impact quality of life and even lead to hospitalization. Despite this, wheelchair cleaning is often overlooked or done incorrectly.

Urinary incontinence affects millions of men, often disrupting daily life and lowering quality of life. While many factors can contribute to bladder control issues—such as age, prostate conditions, or neurological disorders—diet is often overlooked as a contributing and manageable factor. Certain foods and beverages can irritate the bladder, increase urgency, or worsen symptoms, while others may help support bladder function and reduce discomfort.

Urinary incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine—meaning you leak urine even when you don’t want to. There are several types of urinary incontinence, but the most common are urge incontinence, stress incontinence, and overflow incontinence. Some people may even experience symptoms of more than one type, known as mixed incontinence.