Why Holding In Urine Could Damage Your Bladder, Doctors Warn

Medical experts explain how regularly delaying bathroom breaks can lead to serious bladder problems and potential kidney damage.
Why Holding In Urine Could Damage Your Bladder, Doctors Warn
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When the bladder needs relief, the body’s cues are sometimes ignored for the sake of productivity or even leisure activities.

Although occasionally delaying a trip to the restroom is harmless, there can be serious health consequences when it becomes a habit.

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George Citroner reports on health and medicine, covering topics that include cancer, infectious diseases, and neurodegenerative conditions. He was awarded the Media Orthopaedic Reporting Excellence (MORE) award in 2020 for a story on osteoporosis risk in men.
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