6 simple tips for a healthy bladder

Guwahati: The month of November is marked as Bladder Health Month to raise awareness about the important organ in the human body. The bladder is a hollow organ that holds urine from the kidneys. Improper functioning of the bladder and cause painful urination or urine leakage. But with the help of simple lifestyle changes and exercises, one can ensure that the bladder is fine. Women are seen to be more prone to infections relating to the bladder.

If you also want to ensure that your bladders do not suffer from any difficulties, then we have a few healthy tips for you to follow.

1 Drink enough fluids, especially water.: Drinking eight glass of water every day is advisable to maintain good health of the bladder. Water is the best fluid for bladder health. At least half of fluid intake should be water. However certain health conditions require to cut down on the intake of water. A proper consultation with the doctor can be helpful in this regard.

2 Ensure you urinate completely: It is important to complete the urinating process. Urinating completely can ensure that women don’t face issues related to the urinary tract infections or bladder. Tightening the muscles to stop urinating too soon can cause the urine to head back to the bladder, which can bring bacteria into your system. Similarly, while using unclean toilet seats outside your home may be a problem, women should avoid hovering over the toilet seat and sit properly for the muscles to relax.

3 Cut down on caffeine and alcohol: Consumption of too much coffee or alcoholic products can upset your bladder. It’s best to limit your intake of coffee, tea or colas to prevent excess bladder activity and potential leakage.

4 Eat right: Certain foods are known to worsen bladder issues. So, it’s best to avoid foods like chocolate (a source of caffeine), as well as spicy food and tomatoes.

5 Say no to smoking: If you are in the habit of smoking then it's time to say bye to your cigars as smoking can cause cancer in the bladder. So, if you want to ensure your bladder health, get rid of your smoking habit.

6 Go for a walk: If your job requires you to cling to your desk for long duration or if you are a patient of heart disease, there may be a fluid build-up in the legs in the day. At night, the fluid can make you urinate more often. Walking can help you relieve that fluid build-up, leading to flexing of calf muscles.

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