The concept is akin to breaking the seal on a containeri.e.
your bladderthat cannot be resealed, says urologistRichard A. Maiman, MD.
So… is there any truth to this anxiety-inducing phenomenon?
In short, no.
People need to pee often when drinking alcohol because alcohol itself is adiuretic, says Dr. Maiman.
However, alcohol suppresses ADH, leading to less water reabsorption by the kidneys and thus more urine production.
Richard A. Maiman, MD is a Urologist with the Advanced Urology Centers of New York.
And,dont hold your urinein when drinking to avoid breaking the seal!
That only leads to bladder overdistension, which can have a negative impact on overall bladder health.
Are you drinking too much (or too little) water, alcohol, or caffeine at happy hour?
Are you giving yourself enough bathroom breaks as you sip and socialize?
Your answers can help you to tweak your bladder habits.
it’s possible for you to also tryeating more of these bladder-friendly foodswhile youre at it.
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