Have you ever felt an urgent need to urinate, but you had to hold it? Perhaps you were driving along the highway, and the next recreation area was another 50 miles ahead. Or maybe you attended a seminar or class, or were in a theater or concert, and you just did not want to go to the toilet just because your bladder was full.
Our culture gives us millions of reasons to retain urine. In fact, in order to be successful in society, we sometimes have to postpone this personal biological need. Our training as a waste store begins with diapers. While other creatures have the freedom to get rid of waste when the need arises, we, people living in modern Western civilization, should carefully plan our allocations to make them comfortable for our busy schedules and be properly executed and cleaned. In fact, we are secretly proud of our ability to stick in the urine. This reflects our high degree of preparation and courtesy. Being civilized means that we no longer claim that our animal need to urinate without proper propriety and time. However, there is a price for this politeness!
Medicine says nothing about the common practice of urine retention. In fact, the whole problem is ignored, as it unfortunately applies to most cultural practices that affect our health. Most doctors hold in their own urine as well, especially surgeons during surgery. Doctors and medical researchers are trained, as well as the whole society, in accordance with the peculiarities of our culture. This makes medicine and doctors inconspicuous for the obvious, as we all tend to ignore our own shortcomings. Obviously, keeping in waste may not be good for you. When you reflect on what is in the waste, where it is stored, and what happens when pressure is held at unnaturally high levels, the serious cost of keeping urine becomes clear.
Urine is a filtrate from the blood. The kidneys require blood pressure to force this blood filtration. As soon as the kidneys are treated with the filtrate, it becomes urine. Then it passively flows down to thin tubes, called ureters, one ureter for each kidney. Ureates are empty in the bladder, which expands to accommodate fluid. As the bladder expands to a certain limit, a reflex begins that causes urination. That is, if we allow the reflex to work naturally.
Urine is usually a salt solution along with other wastes. When you hold it, the pressure in the bladder builds up, causing a concentration of urine. The longer you hold the urine, the more concentrated it will become. What can happen to a salt solution when it concentrates? It can precipitate, forming crystals. This is simple chemistry. These crystals are called stones.
In addition to urine concentration, pressure in the bladder will counteract the flow of new urine from the kidneys to the ureters. This will lead to the support of all the plumbing, so to speak, since the kidneys themselves are very hampered in their ability to filter the blood. This increases the toxin load of the bloodstream and can cause problems with metabolism. It also inhibits the excretion of water and salt, and may contribute to high blood pressure and heart disease.
And more! When you look at the male anatomy of the pelvic area, you will see that the bladder is located directly above the prostate gland. Under the prostate gland is the pelvic floor. The pelvic floor and bladder are essentially making a sandwich with the prostate. An overflowing bladder will press against the prostate. No glands like pressure, because pressure reduces blood flow and overall work. If it is hard enough and often enough, pressure in the bladder can lead to an enlarged prostate to improve the pad that puts pressure on the bladder. Medically it is known that prolonged riding or cycling can lead to an increase in the prostate due to pressure from the bottom up. A full bladder causes pressure from top to bottom. Therefore, the reason for the increase in the prostate, which is very common in Western cultures, may be this cultural tendency to retain urine.
Another problem that may result from excessive stretching of the bladder and its storage of concentrated waste is the bladder wall, and the ureters may become irritated and damaged. This may increase the likelihood of bacterial invasion. Thus, infections of the bladder and urinary tract may be another product of urine retention.
We would like to offer the following independent research for those who are interested in improving the condition of the urinary tract, prostate gland and kidneys. That's what you do. Whenever you feel the urge to urinate, do it. Do not wait and do not delay. Keep in mind that you are delaying time. If you have a history of kidney stones, a bladder infection, or an enlarged prostate, honestly reflect your willingness to hold it. It can be a professional problem, such as bus and truck drivers, pilots, doctors, lawyers and others, stop what they are doing, just urinate. This can be a discomfort in using public toilets. Regardless of the reason, there is no excuse for storing a response.
One more note. Fear of urinating at the right time, some people can avoid drinking water. This will lead to dehydration and even more concentrated urine. Interestingly, doctors tell patients with a history of kidney stones to drink more. Of course, it is difficult to accept if you do not release it.
According to modern medicine, the cause of most kidney stones is unknown. Over 50% of Americans will experience at least one kidney stone in their lives. The passage of these stones can be one of the most painful experiences for a lifetime. Doctors recommend medication, sound rays or surgery to solve this problem.
It is never mentioned that we live in a culture that makes urination pain, literally.
