It is dangerous to hold your urine for a long period of time. In addition to the short-term discomfort, this bad behavior might seriously harm your urinary system if you continue to do it often.


There are several reasons why holding pee in the bladder should be avoided.
 
1. In the long run, holding your urine can cause the bladder to swell and become enlarged. A difficult or impossible bladder contraction and pee release are both conceivable outcomes.
If someone has a dilated bladder, they may need to take extra steps, like using a catheter.
2. People who have a history of kidney stones or a high mineral concentration in their urine may experience kidney stone formation if they hold their pee. In urine, minerals such as uric acid and calcium oxalate can be found.
3. The bladder and kidneys might become inflamed and in pain if people refuse to urinate when they sense the need to do so. Peeing may also be painful when a person finally reaches the bathroom.
After urination, the muscles may remain tightened, which can produce pelvic cramps.
 
4. Damage to the pelvic floor muscles might occur if you frequently hold your urine.
The urethral sphincter is one of these muscles that helps to maintain the urethra closed and prevent urine leakage. Incontinence may result if this muscle is damaged.
Strengthening the muscles of the pelvic floor with exercises like Kegels can help keep them strong and stop them from atrophying or leaking.
 
5. Bacteria can multiply if you keep your pee for an extended period of time. There's a chance this will set off an infection in the urinary tract (UTI).
If you have a history of repeated UTIs, doctors recommend that you avoid holding your urine for too long since it can raise the risk of infection.
There may be an increased risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in people who do not drink enough fluids because their bladders are not alerting the body to urinate frequently enough. The bacteria can move through the urinary tract because of this, which can lead to an infection.