The unpredictable consequences of regularly holding urine

Sometimes 'nature's call' comes at the wrong time so you are forced to 'save' them in your bladder; however, if this habit continues for a long time, you will get into a lot of trouble.

The normal bladder can only hold about 250-350 ml. Exceeding that number, the bladder will stretch, feeling the urge to urinate. Over 600 ml will cause unbearable pain. At this time, the body will show signs of bedwetting. But for people who cannot eliminate, the possibility of bladder rupture will be very high, endangering life.

The more you hold your urine, the more harm it does. When you need to pee, your brain will send out a signal. On average, you need to pee 6-7 times a day. Sometimes, because you are not near a toilet or are too busy, you have to hold your urine. This is not bad, but once it becomes a habit, it will cause many problems, and some of them are quite serious.

1. Inability to hold urine and urinary incontinence

Our bladder is actually a muscle. When it is overactive (about 470ml for adults and 120ml for children), it can affect the surrounding parts such as the pelvic floor - the place that helps us hold urine. If the activity of these muscles is affected, it will cause urinary incontinence.

When your bladder gets too full, the next thing you know is you don't make it to the bathroom in time and end up peeing in your pants. This is embarrassing and embarrassing for most people, so no matter how busy you are, don't hold it in.

2. The bladder muscles are stretched or tightened

Dr. Chamandeep Bali, a naturopathic doctor at the Toronto Naturopathic Clinic, says that when we hold our urine for too long, our bladders become stretched. When they become too stretched, the brain can lose the ability to recognize the signals sent by the bladder that it is time to get up and pee.

Many experts explain that holding urine not only causes discomfort but also tightens the muscles. Many people have suffered from lower abdominal pain due to bladder muscles being stretched continuously for a long time.

3. Urinary tract infections and more

Urinary tract infections occur when bacteria enter the urinary tract, causing symptoms such as burning, frequent urination, pelvic pain... About half of women have had a urinary tract infection at least once in their lives.

Dr. Mark Gordon, another urologist at Suncoast Medical Hospital in Florida (USA), said that women tend to hold their urine more than men due to shyness or fear of using public restrooms.

Therefore, women should try to urinate 8-10 times. Urinary tract infection is not the only thing that can happen when bacteria enter the urinary tract. Other dangerous conditions that can occur include infection of surrounding areas such as the kidneys, fever, pain, cramps, and more.

In addition, people with high blood pressure who hold their urine will cause nervous excitement, increased blood pressure, high heart rate, increased digestive oxygen, causing cerebral hemorrhage or myocardial infarction.

4. Kidney stones and kidney failure

The American Kidney and Urology Association says our bladder is connected to our urinary system, which includes our kidneys. If urine flows back into the tubes that connect to our kidneys, it can cause a kidney infection. Additionally, holding urine for a long time can damage the elastic tissue, which can eventually cause kidney damage.

5. Reduced libido and infertility

For men, the habit of holding urine inhibits the nervous system, causing erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation. For women, holding urine inhibits the pelvis and cervix, making love painful. More dangerous is causing infertility due to the bladder expanding and compressing the cervix, making it difficult for the uterus to return to its original position.

So, whatever the reason, holding urine is a bad habit and has a great impact on the body. No matter how busy we are, we should urinate as soon as the brain sends a signal. We should not drink a lot of water at night and eat salty foods. Limit carbonated drinks, alcoholic drinks and caffeine./.

According to VTC