Many men have the habit of holding in their urine, but often doing so can cause certain harm to the body. Let’s take a look at the hazards that men may face from holding in urine.
Men should follow 8 health regulations.
1. Don’t endure thirst.
Drinking water benefits metabolism, accelerates the resolution of inflammation, and can reduce the formation of stones in the urinary system, such as kidney stones and ureteral stones. Prolonged thirst can lead to concentrated urine, irritate the urethra, cause discomfort, and even exacerbate inflammation.
2. Don’t hold in urine.
Frequently holding in urine can lower the resistance of the bladder mucosa, allowing bacteria to cause infections and even affecting kidney function. Additionally, long-term urine retention can gradually weaken the bladder muscles, reducing their contraction strength, which may lead to difficulties in urination and slow urination. Especially for elderly men with prostate enlargement, if they frequently hold in urine, the neck of the bladder and the posterior urethra may often be in a state of congestion and edema, potentially triggering urinary retention.
3. Don’t suppress ejaculation.
About 30% of the fluid in semen is prostatic fluid, around 60% is seminal vesicle fluid, and approximately 10% is epididymal fluid and bulbourethral gland fluid. In the presence of inflammation, glands can become blocked, affecting normal secretion and causing retention of secretions, which further aggravates inflammation. During ejaculation, the contraction of the secretory glands can clear the blocked glands and expel substances that are already inflamed. For patients with chronic prostatitis or seminal vesiculitis, appropriate ejaculation is beneficial for resolving inflammation. Additionally, prolonged lack of ejaculation can cause sperm vitality to decline due to excessive retention in the reproductive glands, leading to infertility.
4. Don’t suppress emotions.
In today’s fast-paced society, many men live in a state of anxiety and depression for long periods. Male sexual activity is significantly related to psychological factors; negative emotions such as anxiety and depression can lead to a decrease in libido, erectile dysfunction, and premature ejaculation.
5. Don’t sit for too long.
Prolonged sitting is a high-risk factor for chronic prostatitis, especially among IT professionals or drivers. Due to the prostate’s unique position, sitting for long periods can compress the prostate, causing congestion, swelling, circulatory impairments, and gland blockage, thus leading to prostatitis. Furthermore, the temperature of the testicles should be 3°C to 5°C lower than normal body temperature; prolonged sitting raises the local temperature, affecting the cooling of the testicles, which can lead to decreased sperm vitality or density. It is recommended to stand up and move around after about an hour of sitting.
6. Don’t expose yourself to cold.
Cold can excite the sympathetic nervous system, causing the prostate glands to contract and obstruct excretion, exacerbating prostate diseases. Additionally, exposure to cold may lead to symptoms such as colds or fever, which can also worsen prostate conditions.
7. Don’t drink alcohol.
Alcohol, once in the bloodstream, can stimulate prostate tissue, worsen congestion, and affect the normal secretion and excretion of glands, leading to or aggravating prostatitis. A congested and swollen prostate can also compress and irritate the urethra, worsening symptoms of frequent urination, urgency, and difficulty urinating in patients with prostate hyperplasia. Alcohol can also reduce testosterone production speed, leading to increased estrogen levels in men, suppressing sperm production and development, and even affecting erections.
8. Don’t eat spicy foods.
Spicy foods can directly irritate the prostate, causing gland congestion and edema, thereby exacerbating inflammation in the prostate and adjacent organs such as the posterior urethra, vas deferens, epididymis, and seminal vesicles. Spicy foods can cause the production of irritating substances in the urine, irritating the urethra and prostate, leading to discomfort. Therefore, the urinary system…
