Public bathrooms dont offer the same go-whenever-you-want ability as your toilet at home.
And an overly-indulged bladder might make going back to the office a little bit harder.
The gist:Peeing whenever you wantmakes you want to pee more often.
Totally fine if youre hanging at home all the time.
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This can prevent leakage or discomfort, she says.
board-certified urologist and founder of Prestige Medical Group in Santa Ana, California
However, quarantine may have encouraged some to relax their bladder training, meaning they may have lost progress.
And if bladder training isnt helping enough, reach out to your primary care doctor or a gastroenterologist.
There are many treatment options for overactive bladder and urinary incontinence, Dr. Gabal says.
The same advice goes for people who dont have bladder dysfunction but are concerned about their toilet habits.
Thatsnot an endorsement to dehydrate yourselfits still important to drink enough water.
Bladder training may be the answer.
Should you really be going to the bathroom every time the urge strikes?
Or can you hold it a little bit longer?
If you train your bladder, the transition back to in-person work might go a bit more smoothly.
Of course, you dont want to hold your pee to a point where youre causing damage.
So dont let bladder training get to a point where youre feeling painthats a sign that your bladder istoofull.
Aim for that sweet spot.
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