This is how often you should wee & when you should be worried
EACH person may urinate a different number of times per day depending on a number of factors including how much they drink and how well their kidneys work.
It's considered normal to have to urinate about four to 10 times in a 24-hour period. But how your bladder functions can tell you a lot about your overall health.
How often you have to urinate is a good indicator of your body’s overall state of hydration.
If you’re going more often than the average amount, it could simply mean that you may be drinking too much fluid but frequent urination can be a sign of more serious conditions.
If you’ve ever wondered how often you should wee on a daily basis, you’re not alone.
But don’t worry, we’ve spoken to some experts to find out when you should be worried.
The expert said: “Your fluid intake for the day will directly affect how often you go to wee.
“It is said anything between 4-10 times in 24-hours could be considered ‘normal’ in the absence of other symptoms.
“Certain drinks can increase the amount of times you go to the toilet, for example caffeine and alcohol.
The expert commented: “If you drink two litres of water per day (the recommended amount), you’ll usually pee between six and eight times a day.
She explained that your pelvic health can suffer while hovering on the loo for too long can weaken the muscles and encourage urine to dribble intermittently, rather than just start and stop.
She explained: “This can eventually cause incontinence or even prolapse, so try to keep the process succinct to avoid long-lasting damage.
“It can cause problems on the other end, too. 10-minute toilet sessions could give you haemorrhoids by putting extra pressure on the veins that are at risk of bleeding.”
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