Ways Women Can Develop Healthy Bladder Control Habits

Dr. Rubina Shanawaz Z, Senior Consultant, Obstetrics Uro Gynaecology, Fortis Hospital, Richmond Road, Bangalore

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The urinary bladder is an elastic organ which stores and empties urine. Paying attention to building healthy bladder habits can go a long way in preventing long term bladder distrubances.

Given below are 8 habits which will aid you in taking care of your bladder .

1)Timed emptying of the bladder:

Caught in the nitty gritty of daily life,we tend to avoid using the toilet till absolutely necessary.But conscious emptying of the bladder once in 2- 3 hours avoids overdistending it and precipitating retention of urine in the long run.

2)Do not delay the urge to urinate: