It is natural for your body to respond to nature call. The problem is the time it takes for you to empty your bladder which can lead to medical issues if you delay the urine for too long especially when you make it an habit as a result of busy circumstances.
An average bladder can hold about 15 ounces of liquid – the eight glasses a day you’re supposed to drink is about 64 ounces . Although there is not much research with regards to how long a person should hold their urine in for, it has been estimated that it can vary between three to six hours. The time frame is dependent on how much liquid you’re consuming and how functional your bladder is.
When your bladder reaches its capacity, it sends a signal to the brain, prompting you to go to the bathroom. If you keep ignoring this prompt, you may lose it over time. That’s a problem, because you need that signal to keep your bladder healthy.
Everyone, at some point or another, has resisted the urge to urinate.
Most of the time you’re in a situation where it’s impossible to access a restroom or you are in the middle of a work obligation that keeps you from going at the right time.
Most of the time you’re in a situation where it’s impossible to access a restroom or you are in the middle of a work obligation that keeps you from going at the right time.
Reasons while some Hold Back Urine
Holding back urine is a voluntary act. It should not be confused with conditions where the urine outflow from the bladder is inhibited which is a medical condition known as bladder outlet obstruction. A person may restrain urination for one or more of the following reasons:
-Unable to reach a toilet or suitable area to urinate, like when in a meeting or tied up with some other commitment.
Holding back urine is a voluntary act. It should not be confused with conditions where the urine outflow from the bladder is inhibited which is a medical condition known as bladder outlet obstruction. A person may restrain urination for one or more of the following reasons:
-Unable to reach a toilet or suitable area to urinate, like when in a meeting or tied up with some other commitment.
-Not wanting to use toilet facilities available at the time for various reasons such as hygiene or security concerns.
-Fear of using the toilet to urinate related to security issues or psychological trauma.
-Avoiding urinary symptoms like burning or pain upon urination.
-Embarrassment about strong urine odor after urinating.
These are only some of the reasons why people restrain urination. There may be other factors at play as well.
These are only some of the reasons why people restrain urination. There may be other factors at play as well.
But try not to get in the habit of this, because it can have consequences. This is what happens in your body when you resist the urge to urinate.
Urinary tract infection
If you’re the kind of person who tends to regularly resist the urge to urinate when you’re in places like work, be careful.
One of the consequences is urinary infections. And it’s easy in this case to lead to a bacterial infection that will affect your urinary tract.
If you’re the kind of person who tends to regularly resist the urge to urinate when you’re in places like work, be careful.
One of the consequences is urinary infections. And it’s easy in this case to lead to a bacterial infection that will affect your urinary tract.
The reason is simple: urine contains germs and if they sit in the bladder for a long time they can lead to infection.
Formation of kidney stones
Some people are prone to kidney stone formation. If this is you and you tend to hold the urge to urinate, you may only make your condition worse.
Some people are prone to kidney stone formation. If this is you and you tend to hold the urge to urinate, you may only make your condition worse.
Small kidney stones can usually pass through the urine, as long as they are very minor. If they grow larger, however, they can’t be eliminated this way and you wind up in the operating room.
To prevent the formation of kidney stones it’s important to drink lots of water and go to the bathroom whenever your body tells you to, because this is the only way you can remove any debris that’s in the kidneys without worsening the situation.
Cystitis
If you resist the urge to urinate, the walls of the bladder become inflamed , resulting in a condition known as cystitis.
If you resist the urge to urinate, the walls of the bladder become inflamed , resulting in a condition known as cystitis.
If you are experiencing pelvic pain and when you urinate only a small amount comes out, you should probably see your doctor. These are the traditional symptoms of cystitis you’re suffering.
The bladder swells
Although it might seem otherwise, your bladder has a very limited capacity and holding it can only make it swell.
Your bladder can hold about three cups of water, so remember this if you’re drinking a lot and you don’t have the ability to reach a bathroom in the near future.
Although it might seem otherwise, your bladder has a very limited capacity and holding it can only make it swell.
Your bladder can hold about three cups of water, so remember this if you’re drinking a lot and you don’t have the ability to reach a bathroom in the near future.
This is a really useful thing to remember if you’re at work or have an important meeting to go to, and so on.
When your bladder is full there are receptors in the brain that are responsible for sending a signal telling you that you need to go to the bathroom, and the brain itself can trigger urination if needed.
It won’t actually stretch the size of your bladder. Other adverse side effects
If you’re in the habit of holding in the urge to urinate, you’ll experience a number of side effects that you might not associate with it, but they’re related.
If you’re in the habit of holding in the urge to urinate, you’ll experience a number of side effects that you might not associate with it, but they’re related.
Return from the bladder and urethra
This is perhaps the most serious consequence. If you put up with the urge to urinate too long, eventually your body won’t expel it but will instead return urine to the urethra and kidneys, which can cause serious infections.
This is perhaps the most serious consequence. If you put up with the urge to urinate too long, eventually your body won’t expel it but will instead return urine to the urethra and kidneys, which can cause serious infections.
First you’ll have the normal urge to urinate for a long time, and it will be stored in the bladder, but it will eventually return if you don’t use the bathroom on time and it can only cause health problems.
Abdominal swelling
If you don’t eliminate the urine you’ll have a bloated, uncomfortable feeling.
In addition to that, your body will become used to increasingly retaining these liquids and you won’t be able to use the bathroom as easily as you used to.
Fluid retention, in addition to discomfort, can also cause infections so it’s best to just go to the bathroom whenever you feel the urge.
If you don’t eliminate the urine you’ll have a bloated, uncomfortable feeling.
In addition to that, your body will become used to increasingly retaining these liquids and you won’t be able to use the bathroom as easily as you used to.
Fluid retention, in addition to discomfort, can also cause infections so it’s best to just go to the bathroom whenever you feel the urge.
Tips On How To Avoid Restraining Urine
Voluntarily holding urination is not seen as a medical condition unless it is caused by mental health issues. It therefore does not usually need medical treatment. We all restrain urination for various reasons but if you hold back emptying your bladder on a frequent basis then these dietary and lifestyle tips may be useful.
Voluntarily holding urination is not seen as a medical condition unless it is caused by mental health issues. It therefore does not usually need medical treatment. We all restrain urination for various reasons but if you hold back emptying your bladder on a frequent basis then these dietary and lifestyle tips may be useful.
1.Identify the reason why you hold back your urine. Become aware of the dangers and potential damage associated with restraining yourself. By making yourself conscious of your reasons and the dangers, it may assist you in overcoming any barriers where possible. Do not hesitate to seek professional help if you are restraining urination out of unjustified fear, paranoia and so on.
2.Urinate before you leave for place where finding a toilet may be difficult or not possible. Even if your bladder is not full, try to empty out as much urine as you can in a toilet where you are comfortable. Even passing out only a small amount of urine may allow you additional time to restrain urination until you can find an appropriate setting to urinate.
3.Limit water intake. Although sufficient water consumption during the course of the day is important for health reasons, it can also increase urination. Try to cut back on water consumption during the time when urination is not going to be desirable or possible. However, it is important to not restrict water altogether for long periods as it can lead to
dehydration with life-threatening consequences.
dehydration with life-threatening consequences.
4.Avoid alcohol, caffeine and other substances that increase urination (diuretics).
By doing so it will slow down bladder filling and help you restrain yourself until the time and situation permits to urinate. Some foods are also known to promote urine production and should therefore be avoided as well.
By doing so it will slow down bladder filling and help you restrain yourself until the time and situation permits to urinate. Some foods are also known to promote urine production and should therefore be avoided as well.
5.Consider wearing an adult diaper.
It is not the ideal choice for people who have complete bladder control and the ability to carry themselves to a toilet. However, if the situation is such urinating may not be possible for a period of time, an adult diaper is a better option to relieving yourself rather than restraining your urine repeatedly.
It is not the ideal choice for people who have complete bladder control and the ability to carry themselves to a toilet. However, if the situation is such urinating may not be possible for a period of time, an adult diaper is a better option to relieving yourself rather than restraining your urine repeatedly.
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