Holding urine is not harmful to health. But, doing it regularly can increase the risk of infection or kidney disease including urinary tract infections, enlarged prostate, neurogenic bladder, kidney disorders, bladder stretching, and urinary retention. Holding urine for a long time can also weaken the bladder muscles over time. Having healthy bladder habits can help overcome this problem.
Urethral Dilation - Indications, Contraindications, and the Procedure
Urethral dilation is a surgical procedure carried out to stretch and dilate a constricted urethra. The article describes the procedure in detail.
Common Risk Factors for Urinary Tract Infection in Women
This article reviews the causes of recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women and suggestions to prevent the infection.
