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.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand your concern. Your symptoms of urgency, frequent urination, and nighttime waking (nocturia) are consistent with overactive bladder (OAB).
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I would like to have a copy of the ultrasound and urine reports, if possible. I would like to know the following: 1.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The external sphincter is a muscle that controls urine flow. This is under voluntary control.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.Why do you want to hold urine? Do you travel frequently? I suggest tablet Tolterodine 4 mg at the start of the travel and tablet or nasal spray Minirin (Desmopressin).
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). If your tests have ruled out urinary infection, you may have an overactive bladder.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your history suggests that you have very frequent urination and poor flow with recurrent UTI (urinary tract infection).
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