Holding urine for long periods due to daily work density, lack of appropriate toilets, or habits can lead to irreversible damage in the urological system. The bladder is a muscular sac that stores urine, and stretching it beyond capacity disrupts its muscle structure.
Disorders Caused by Holding Urine for Long Periods
In a healthy person, bladder capacity is around 350-400 ml. Not going to the toilet when the urge to urinate occurs predisposes to urine backing up into the kidneys (reflux) and the development of urinary tract infections.
What Are the Main Harms?
For healthy bladder and kidney functions, one should go to the toilet without delay when the urge occurs, maintaining an average of 6-8 urinations per day.