Ways Women Can Develop Healthy Bladder Control Habits

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

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: