What Happens If You Hold Your Pee In For Too Long
TLDRThe video script discusses the importance of not holding in urine for extended periods. It explains that the bladder, which normally holds one to two cups of urine, can be stretched to hold more if one frequently refrains from urinating. This can lead to overstretching of the external sphincter muscles, potentially causing loss of control and urinary issues. While it's rare to reach a point of severe complications like urinary retention or kidney failure, it's advisable to avoid making a habit of holding in urine. The script humorously encourages viewers to take bathroom breaks during movies to prevent any health risks and maintain comfort.
Takeaways
- 🍹 Holding in your pee for a long time can stretch your bladder, increasing its capacity to hold more urine.
- 🧘♀️ Habitually holding urine can lead to overstretching of the external sphincter muscles, which might result in loss of control over urination.
- 🧪 A study showed that nurses who often held in their urine had nearly double the normal bladder capacity, but this doesn't imply it's healthy to do so.
- 🚫 Overstretching the bladder and sphincter muscles can lead to urinary leakage and incomplete bladder emptying, increasing the frequency of urination.
- 🔍 Incomplete bladder emptying can cause urinary retention, a serious condition where the bladder holds too much urine for too long.
- 🦠 A bladder filled with urine for extended periods can become a breeding ground for harmful bacteria, leading to infections and damage.
- ⚠️ Retaining too much urine can lead to it backing up into the kidneys, potentially causing kidney failure and even death.
- 👍 The body is likely to lose muscle control and urinate before reaching the point of serious medical conditions like kidney failure.
- 🎬 It's okay to hold your urine for a short time occasionally, such as during an engaging movie, but it shouldn't become a habit.
- 📢 The script encourages viewers to ask any other science-related questions in the comments section for further discussion.
Q & A
Why is it important to urinate when you need to?
-Urinating is important because it allows your kidneys to filter excess water and waste out of your blood, which then needs to be expelled through urine.
What is the normal capacity of the bladder?
-The normal bladder capacity is typically one to two cups, which it can comfortably hold.
What happens if you frequently hold in your urine for long periods of time?
-Habitually holding in urine can stretch your bladder, allowing it to hold more urine, and potentially weaken the external sphincter muscles, which can lead to loss of control.
What did the study involving nurses find regarding bladder capacity?
-The study found that nurses who often held in their urine due to job constraints had nearly double the normal bladder capacity.
What are the risks of stretching the external sphincter muscles?
-Overstretching these muscles can lead to loss of control over urination, increasing the risk of urinary leakage and incomplete bladder emptying.
What is urinary retention and why is it dangerous?
-Urinary retention is a condition where the bladder holds too much urine for too long, which can lead to an increased risk of urinary tract infections and, in severe cases, kidney failure and death.
How does holding in urine affect the risk of urinary tract infections?
-Holding in urine can create a warm, wet environment in the bladder that is conducive to the growth of harmful bacteria, increasing the risk of urinary tract infections.
What can happen if urine backs up into the kidneys?
-If urine backs up into the kidneys, it can cause kidney damage, potentially leading to kidney failure and, in the worst cases, death.
What is the likelihood of experiencing severe bladder issues from holding in urine?
-The likelihood is low if you only occasionally hold in urine for a short time. However, making a habit of it can increase the risks over time.
What is the advice for someone who finds themselves needing to urinate during an engaging movie?
-It is advised to not make a habit of holding in urine. While it's okay to do so occasionally, reducing the risk by going to the bathroom when needed is the best practice.
What can be the consequence of not emptying the bladder completely?
-Not emptying the bladder completely can lead to more frequent urination, as the bladder fills up more quickly, and may also contribute to urinary retention.
What is the general advice given for maintaining bladder health?
-The general advice is to avoid making a habit of holding in urine and to urinate when the body signals the need to do so, in order to maintain bladder and overall health.
Outlines
🧐 The Risks of Holding in Urine
This paragraph outlines the importance of urination and the potential health risks associated with habitually holding in urine. It explains that the kidneys filter waste from the blood, which is stored in the bladder. The bladder can comfortably hold one to two cups of urine, but consistently holding it can stretch the bladder and the external sphincter muscles, which could lead to loss of control over urination. The narrator warns that this can result in urinary leakage, incomplete bladder emptying, increased frequency of urination, urinary retention, and potentially harmful bacterial growth. In severe cases, retained urine could back up into the kidneys, leading to kidney failure and death. However, the narrator notes that such extreme outcomes are rare and usually take decades to develop. The advice given is to avoid making a habit of holding in urine and to use the bathroom when needed.
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Keywords
💡Kidneys
💡Bladder
💡Urine
💡Holding in urine
💡External sphincter muscles
💡Urinary incontinence
💡Urinary retention
💡Harmful bacteria
💡Kidney failure
💡Movie
💡Health risks
Highlights
Holding in urine for long periods can stretch your bladder, allowing it to hold more than the normal one to two cups.
Nurses who often hold in urine due to job constraints can have nearly double the normal bladder capacity.
Holding in urine regularly may also stretch your external sphincter muscles, which control the release of urine.
Overstretching these muscles can lead to loss of control and potential urinary leakage.
Urinary retention, where the bladder holds too much urine for too long, can result from consistently holding in urine.
Bladder overfilling can increase the need to urinate more frequently and lead to kidney damage due to bacteria growth.
In extreme cases, retained urine can back up into the kidneys, potentially causing kidney failure and death.
Most people are more likely to lose bladder control before reaching the point of severe health risks.
Occasional short-term urine holding is unlikely to cause significant harm.
Developing a habit of holding in urine regularly can have long-term negative effects on bladder and kidney health.
The bladder's capacity can expand with frequent and prolonged urine retention, but this is not recommended.
Urine retention can lead to an increased frequency of urination and incomplete bladder emptying.
Holding in urine occasionally during a gripping movie is generally safe but should not become a habit.
The kidneys filter waste from the blood, and urine holding can disrupt this process, leading to health issues.
The bladder is a warm, wet environment that can become a breeding ground for harmful bacteria if urine is retained for too long.
Loss of bladder control and urinary incontinence are rare but can occur from consistently holding in urine over many years.
The external sphincter muscles are crucial for controlling urine flow and can be damaged by frequent and prolonged stretching.
Urinary retention not only affects the bladder but can also have serious implications for kidney health.
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