Like the rest of our body, there is great variation in our bladders ability to store urine.
These differences are related to bladder size, bladder wall thickness, and variations in neurologic influences.
These distinct features allow some people to hold their urine longer than others, says Dr. Sholder.
And, generally speaking, this can be sort of a superpower.
In other words: You are a special snowflake… and so is your bladder.
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urologist and chairman of the board/co-founder of Moonstone Nutrition
He adds that, if you arewellhydrated, you should need to be every two to three hours.
Hydration helps with everything fromhealthy digestionto helping toprevent headachesandUTIs.
Holding our urine too long can lead to urinary problems.
These include urinary leakage, increase risk of urine infections, and bladder weakness over time.
Instead, keep it 100 and justgowhen you better, everyone.
A good general rule, according to Dr. Sholder?
This usually indicates a fairly normal functioning bladder with a good bladder capacity.
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