India, July 7 -- As the climate turns more humid with the approaching monsoon, and the heat of the summer is still palpable, excessive sweating has become increasingly common.

According to Dr Abhinav Jain, consultant in the department of urology at Manipal Hospital Dwarka, New Delhi, while sweating is the body's natural way of regulating temperature, it can also create conditions that increase the risk of certain health problems, including urinary tract infections (UTIs).

Speaking with HT Lifestyle, he shared that while sweating itself does not directly cause a UTI, the dehydration and hygiene-related challenges associated with hot weather can contribute to a higher risk of infection. He went on to explain what those challenges are and ...