India, Jan. 14 -- Maintaining urinary health isn't just about drinking enough water or visiting the restroom on time. Everyday hygiene choices can play a bigger role than we realise. Something as simple as the toilet paper you use could be contributing to discomfort and increasing your chances of UTIs.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Prakash Chandra Shetty, Associate Director- Urology, Dr L H Hiranandani Hospital, Powai, Mumbai, explains how certain toilet paper types can irritate sensitive areas and increase UTI risk, and shares tips for safer alternatives. (Also read: Anant Ambani's fitness trainer shares 'powerful protein source' most people ignore: 'Just 3 tablespoons can give...' )

"In clinical practice, the quality of toilet...