Holding back urine for long time can cause infection.

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Holding back urine for long time can cause infection because of accumulation of bacteria such a Escherichia coli in the urinary tract.
These bacteria starts multiplying and colonize the tract causing painful urination and other symptoms.
These infections are referred to as UTI i.e. Urinary Tract Infection.

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