The urologist warned about the risks of constantly enduring the urge to urinate

Regularly postponing going to the toilet can negatively affect the functioning of the bladder and increase the risk of urinary tract infections. Alexey Moiseenko, a urologist and andrologist at the SM Clinic, told Izvestia on June 25.

According to the doctor, the habit of patience arises from work, travel, or meetings. One-time urinary retention is usually not dangerous, however, regular overgrowth of the bladder disrupts its contractions and can lead to residual urine after urination, creating favorable conditions for the reproduction of bacteria.

Women are especially at risk: anatomical features increase the likelihood of cystitis. In men, prolonged bladder overflow increases the load on the lower urinary tract, especially after 40-50 years.

"Another possible complication is related to urine backflow. With significant overflow of the bladder, the pressure inside it increases. In rare cases, this can disrupt the normal outflow of urine from the kidneys and create additional stress on the urinary system," the doctor noted.

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Moiseenko noted that the habit of tolerance can reduce the sensitivity of the bladder receptors, which is why a person notices the urge only when it is strongly filled. Children who regularly suffer at school or kindergarten may experience functional urinary disorders, episodes of incontinence, and an increased risk of infections.

The expert stressed that the reason for consulting a urologist are frequent infections, a feeling of incomplete emptying, pain when urinating and situations where you have to endure for several hours in a row.

"To maintain the health of the urinary system, it is recommended to follow a drinking regime and empty the bladder when a natural urge appears, without postponing it for a long time," the doctor concluded.

On June 1, Mikhail Nikitsky, a pediatric urologist and surgeon, Ph.D., warned that congenital kidney diseases in children can be asymptomatic for years. According to him, the absence of complaints in a child does not always mean that he is healthy: many dangerous pathologies can be asymptomatic for a long time and manifest themselves at a late stage.