Oncologist-mammologist Danail Nazliev spoke about the health consequences of an overfilled bladder.
It often happens that a person has natural needs, and there is no toilet nearby. A lot of people would prefer to “be patient” in such a situation.
– Failure to empty the bladder when necessary can lead to bladder infections, kidney infections, and even kidney stones. Urinary retention can also lead to urinary tract infections and other serious health problems, the doctor warns in his telegram channel. . The urge to urinate should not be ignored.
– If you're stuck in a situation where you can't get to the toilet, try to find a safe and inconspicuous place. If you are away from home, you can always try to find a public toilet or the nearest restaurant or cafe, the doctor advises.
It is important to remember that the bladder is an expandable organ. It has many receptors that tell the brain how full it is.
When you hold urine, the urethra can open slightly, which causes bacteria to ascend into the bladder, causing cystitis, and even into the kidneys, causing pyelonephritis.
If the bladder is stretched strongly, for a long time and regularly, then its muscles can atrophy and generally lose the ability to contract. Subsequently, urinary incontinence may occur.
Symptoms of cystitis:
- frequent, painful urination in small portions, sometimes literally drops,< /li>
- pain and pain,
- burning,
- cloudy urine,
- deterioration of general well-being.
Symptoms of acute pyelonephritis:
- Fever, chills,
- Nausea, vomiting,
- General weakness,
- Dull aching pain in the side or lower back of a surrounding nature.
- Frequent urination,
- Edema.
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To endure and not go to the toilet for a long time: is it bad for the bladder?
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Important! Information provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and under no circumstances self-medicate. At the first sign of illness, consult a doctor.