News India Live, Digital Desk: We all like travelling. Be it a long road trip, bus journey or train journey, the fun of traveling is something else. But, amidst all this fun, 90% of us make a very dangerous mistake.

Do you also have a habit that if you have to go to the toilet while travelling, you wait for hours? Sometimes we do this because of the fear of dirty public toilets, and sometimes just because of laziness. We think, “Let’s control it for a little while longer and we will go home soon.” If you also think so, then this news is a ‘red alert’ for you.

Doctors and experts say that holding urine for a long time can cause so much damage to your kidneys and bladder that it will be difficult to compensate. Let us understand in simple language what happens inside our body.

1. Horrible pressure increases on the kidneys
Our body is like a machine. When the bladder becomes full and we do not empty it, urine starts creating back pressure towards the kidneys. This is also called ‘reverse flow’ in medical language. Imagine, dirt going back in instead of coming out. This can damage the kidney filters and increase the risk of kidney failure in the long term.

2. Bacteria feast (risk of UTI)
Urine contains dirt and toxins from our body. When it remains in the bladder for a long time, bacteria start growing rapidly there. This is the reason that after returning from a trip, many people, especially women, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) It happens. It causes problems like burning sensation and pain during urination.

3. Problem of kidney stone (Pathri)
Drinking less water and retaining urine are the biggest causes of kidney stones. When urine does not come out, the salts and minerals present in it turn into stones. Then the pain that occurs is unbearable.

4. Bladder muscles become weak
Our bladder also has a capacity. If you repeatedly stretch it beyond the limit, its muscles become loose. The result is that you may suffer from urine leakage in old age or later.

Our Suggestion (Friendly Advice)
Look, travel is important but not more than health.

• Drink plenty of water: Do not reduce drinking water due to fear of urinating. Dehydration is also bad for the kidneys.
• Take a break: If on a road trip, take a break every 2-3 hours.
• Fear of hygiene: If the toilet is dirty, you can carry products like ‘Toilet Seat Sanitizer Spray’ or ‘Pee Safe’, but holding back urination is not a solution.

Next time you feel natural pressure, don’t let it stop you. Your kidneys will thank you!