Most of us are familiar with the discomfort experienced when we have to hold our urine, but apart from being uncomfortable, holding urine for too long can lead to several health problems.

Here are some reasons why you should stop this habit once and for all:

1. You can damage the kidneys

Although holding urine does not pose any serious health risks, it would be best to avoid it if you do it frequently. It can make you vulnerable to infections, especially if you have kidney disease. 

In severe cases, it can also cause urine to accumulate in the kidneys, leading to serious damage.

2. You can weaken your bladder muscles

Holding urine for long periods of time puts pressure on your bladder and pelvic floor muscles, leading to difficulty emptying your bladder and other problems.

3. You can get urinary tract infections

Emptying your bladder helps the bacteria that are naturally present in the urinary tract to leave your body. But when you hold your urine, bacteria start to accumulate and multiply, which can lead to infections.

Source: Bright Side